chokepoint

Sprache: de

📖 Definitionen

noun
Strategischer Engpass; Systemengpass; Physische Blockade

EN: A narrow geographical area or strategic location that restricts the movement of people, goods, or resources, often used in military or geopolitical contexts.; A point of congestion or bottleneck in a process, network, or system where flow is impeded.; (Rare/Literal) A physical place or condition where something is choked or obstructed.

Specifically, the Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital chokepoint for global energy supplies.

Insbesondere dient die Straße von Hormus als lebenswichtiger Engpass für die globale Energieversorgung.
Supply chain disruptions at this port created a major chokepoint for manufacturers.

Unterbrechungen der Lieferkette in diesem Hafen schufen einen großen Engpass für Hersteller.
The old pipe developed a severe chokepoint after years of rust buildup.

Das alte Rohr entwickelte nach Jahren der Rostansammlung einen schweren Engpass.