crush load
The term "crush load" is commonly used in public transportation to describe extremely crowded conditions within a vehicle.
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Definition
B2Public Transportation
(technical)The maximum number of passengers that can fit within a transit vehicle, resulting in very crowded conditions.
Example
- The subway reached a crush load during rush hour, making it difficult for passengers to move.
B2General
(informal)A situation where the number of people exceeds the usual or comfortable capacity, causing overcrowding.
Example
- The concert venue hit a crush load, and it became hard to breathe.
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