Pinch point
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪntʃ ˈpɔɪnt/
Pinch point (noun)
- A place where movement becomes difficult because space or time is limited.
- A part of a plan or system where progress is most likely to slow or fail.
- In engineering or logistics, the stage with the smallest capacity that limits the whole process.
Examples
- The road has a pinch point where cars slow down quickly.
- A pinch point forms near the bridge, and traffic backs up.