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ENGARRAFAMENTO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-04-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traffic jam
1, record 1, English, traffic%20jam
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tie-up 2, record 1, English, tie%2Dup
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A jamming up (as of vehicular traffic) into a disorganized standstill ... 3, record 1, English, - traffic%20jam
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traffic jam: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 4, record 1, English, - traffic%20jam
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traffic jam: term proposed by the World Road Association. 4, record 1, English, - traffic%20jam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- embouteillage
1, record 1, French, embouteillage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bouchon 1, record 1, French, bouchon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Encombrement de véhicules qui réduit ou arrête la circulation. 2, record 1, French, - embouteillage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embouteillage : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 3, record 1, French, - embouteillage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
embouteillage : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 1, French, - embouteillage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tránsito vial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- atasco
1, record 1, Spanish, atasco
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- embotellamiento 2, record 1, Spanish, embotellamiento
correct, masculine noun
- atascamiento 3, record 1, Spanish, atascamiento
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La circulación se hace cada vez más difícil en las grandes ciudades donde se producen continuamente atascos. 4, record 1, Spanish, - atasco
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Siempre hay atascos en las horas punta. 3, record 1, Spanish, - atasco
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atasco; embotellamiento: términos utilizados por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 5, record 1, Spanish, - atasco
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Traffic
- Road Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- choker
1, record 2, English, choker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bottleneck 2, record 2, English, bottleneck
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The narrowing of a street at an intersection, mid-block or a segment of a street in order to reduce width of the traveled-way by construction of a wider sidewalk or landscape strip. 3, record 2, English, - choker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chokers ... The effect is typically reduced vehicle speeds. They are most effective when used in a series. These devices impose minimal inconvenience to local traffic and pedestrians have a reduced and safer crossing distance. 1, record 2, English, - choker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circulation routière
- Sécurité routière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- goulot d'étranglement
1, record 2, French, goulot%20d%27%C3%A9tranglement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- goulot 1, record 2, French, goulot
correct, masculine noun
- goulet d'étranglement 2, record 2, French, goulet%20d%27%C3%A9tranglement
correct, masculine noun
- étranglement 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9tranglement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rétrécissement d'une voie de circulation sur une petite distance. 3, record 2, French, - goulot%20d%27%C3%A9tranglement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tránsito vial
- Seguridad vial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estrangulamiento
1, record 2, Spanish, estrangulamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cuello de botella 2, record 2, Spanish, cuello%20de%20botella
correct, masculine noun
- tapón 2, record 2, Spanish, tap%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tramo de carretera en el que la demanda de tráfico sobrepasa su capacidad. 3, record 2, Spanish, - estrangulamiento
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cuello de botella; tapón: Términos y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 4, record 2, Spanish, - estrangulamiento
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