speed bump
"Speed bumps" are commonly used in urban planning to control vehicle speed and are also a metaphor for obstacles in various contexts.
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Definition
B1Transportation
(common)A raised section across a road designed to slow down vehicles.
Example
- Drivers need to slow down when approaching a speed bump.
- Speed bumps are often placed in residential areas to protect pedestrians.
B2General
(figurative)An obstacle or difficulty that temporarily slows progress.
Example
- The team hit a speed bump when their lead developer resigned.
- Every project encounters speed bumps that must be navigated carefully.
C1Finance
(technical)A technical measure in electronic trading designed to delay orders slightly.
Example
- The exchange introduced a speed bump to prevent high-frequency traders from gaining an unfair advantage.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "speed bump":
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