bottleneck
Describes a specific stage or component in a process that limits the overall capacity or speed of the entire system. It refers to a narrowing or restriction that causes a backlog or delay in flow.
Exemplos
3 de 5The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Visualize a real glass bottle: no matter how wide the base is, the liquid can only pour out as fast as the narrow 'neck' allows.
Quiz rápido
The software update became a ____ factor, preventing the team from finishing the project on time.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bottleneck
Exemplos
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
everydayThe narrow bridge is a major bottleneck point for commuters every morning.
The department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
formalThe department identified several bottleneck procedures that were delaying the final report.
Our old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
informalOur old printer is a total bottleneck issue when we're trying to get out the door.
The bottleneck stage of the manufacturing process occurs during the quality control phase.
academicThe bottleneck stage of the manufacturing process occurs during the quality control phase.
We need to address the bottleneck resource to increase our monthly output.
businessWe need to address the bottleneck resource to increase our monthly output.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
break the bottleneck
to remove a restriction or delay
eliminate the bottleneck
to get rid of the point causing a slowdown
identify the bottleneck
to find the specific part of a process causing a delay
Frequentemente confundido com
A deadlock is a complete standstill where no progress is possible, while a bottleneck is just a slowing down of progress.
A shortage is a lack of something, whereas a bottleneck is a structural constraint in a process.
Notas de uso
Though primarily a noun, 'bottleneck' is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe points, stages, or resources that cause delays. It is most common in business, engineering, and logistics contexts.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use it as a synonym for any general problem; however, it specifically implies a narrowing of flow where the input is greater than the output capacity.
Dica de memorização
Visualize a real glass bottle: no matter how wide the base is, the liquid can only pour out as fast as the narrow 'neck' allows.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the physical shape of a bottle's neck, which is the narrowest part and restricts the speed at which liquid can be poured.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Highly prevalent in Western corporate management styles, particularly in 'Lean' or 'Six Sigma' methodologies used to optimize production lines.
Quiz rápido
The software update became a ____ factor, preventing the team from finishing the project on time.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bottleneck
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