traffic

Definition

  • noun: all the vehicles driving along a certain road or in a certain area
  • noun: import and export trade
  • verb: to carry on traffic
  • usually + 'in'

Examples

  • There is a walkway along the bridge for 'pedestrian/foot traffic'. [=people who are walking]

  • We get a lot of 'foot traffic' [=people who walk by and stop to look] in our shop.

  • Internet/network 'traffic' can cause slower response times during peak hours.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...but I really need to get going. Oh, that's too bad. - You can't stay for dinner? - I wish I could... ...but unfortunately, I have to try to beat the traffic. Okay. Okay. Well, I hope we get a chance to catch up real soon. Yeah, hopefully. Gretchen, your purse. (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6