bottleneck vs inhibit

bottleneck

verb
  • To slow by causing a bottleneck. 

  • To form a bottleneck. 

noun
  • The part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome. 

  • In traffic, any narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay. 

  • The narrow portion that forms the pouring spout of a bottle; the neck of a bottle. 

inhibit

verb
  • To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain. 

  • To recuse. 

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