Meaning of the word congest in English

What does congest mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

congest

US /kənˈdʒest/
UK /kənˈdʒest/

Verb

to make something, especially a part of the body, too full or blocked

Example:
The cold virus can congest your nasal passages.
Heavy traffic tends to congest the city center during rush hour.