traffic

/ˈtræfɪk/
verb
  1. To trade or deal in something illegal, especially drugs or people.
    • The gang trafficked drugs across the border.
    • He was arrested for trafficking in stolen goods.
    • They were caught trafficking endangered animals.
Synonyms
noun
  1. Vehicles moving on a road or street.
    • We were stuck in traffic for over an hour.
    • The traffic on the highway was very heavy this morning.
    • Traffic moves slowly during rush hour.
  2. The movement of people, goods, or information from one place to another.
    • There is heavy foot traffic in the downtown area.
    • The website gets a lot of traffic every day.
    • Air traffic increased during the holiday season.
  3. The illegal trade of goods or people.
    • Authorities seized illegal wildlife traffic at the border.
    • Human traffic is a serious crime in many countries.
    • The police are working to stop drug traffic.
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