a point in a network or system where congestion occurs or is likely to occur
the seven pinch points where traffic movement is at its slowest
2.
a traffic-calming measure in which the road narrows to one lane, with a sign indicating which oncoming driver should give way
Examples of 'pinch point' in a sentence
pinch point
The accident happened at a 'pinch point' where the road narrows.
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This year, the government has given it extra resources, but recruitment problems could prove to be another pinch point.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Any service where demand outweighs supply inevitably has a pinch point and in this scenario the bottleneck is at about two to three days.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The mathematical model shows that there is a 'pinch point' in research, where researchers need encouragement to start sharing knowledge with each other.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Its locks allowed only ships with about 5,000 containers to squeeze through, creating a pinch-point in global shipping with far-reaching implications.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But the changing nature of the economy has brought new pinch points.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
At several points, there were pinch points less than 18 inches wide.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Isas become particularly valuable when planning around tax pinch points.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The trial identified pinch-points in stations, overcrowding on platforms and favoured routes around the network.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
One of the pinch-points where they are especially susceptible is when they suffer an injury.