No. 3,608 in Turkish
sıkışan
"Stuck" or "jammed."
In a sentence
Trafikte sıkışan araçlar uzun kuyruklar oluşturdu.
The vehicles stuck in traffic formed long lines.
This usage describes something that is congested or stuck, in this case, vehicles in traffic.
Sandalyenin altında sıkışan kedi miyavladı.
The cat trapped under the chair meowed.
Here, 'sıkışan' refers to being trapped or caught in a confined space, exemplified by a cat.
Zamanında teslim edilemeyen dosyalar nedeniyle sıkışan çalışma programı tamamen değiştirildi.
The work schedule that became tight due to the files not being delivered on time was completely changed.
In this sentence, 'sıkışan' conveys the meaning of being constrained or tightened, highlighting a pressured situation.
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