IELTS Anvil

clog

CEFR: C1
To block or become blocked with an accumulation of physical debris, passenger crowds, or vehicular traffic so that movement is restricted.

Synonyms

  • congest
  • obstruct
  • jam

Common Collocations

  • clog the roads
  • clogged arteries
  • clog the drainage system

Example Sentence

Overground vehicular gridlock frequently clogs metropolitan thoroughfares during peak rush hour commutes.

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