Word
trafficked
Phoneticstraf·ficked
UK/tɹˈæfɪkt/
Definitions
01illegal trade
v. to have been bought, sold, or moved illegally, often involving people or drugs.
v. the past participle of 'traffic', referring to the illegal trade or transport of goods or people.
“The police discovered that the rare animals had been trafficked across the border.”
“The investigation revealed that the stolen artifacts had been trafficked through a complex network of international shell companies before reaching the auction house.”
Usage
Usually used in the passive voice with 'be' or 'have been'.
02road usage
adj. describes a road or area that has many vehicles or people moving through it.
adj. carrying a specified volume or type of traffic; typically modified by adverbs like 'heavily' or 'lightly'.
“It is difficult to cross this heavily trafficked road during rush hour.”
“The urban planners decided to widen the most heavily trafficked arteries to alleviate the persistent congestion in the city center.”
Technical
Usage
Almost always preceded by an adverb such as 'heavily', 'highly', or 'lightly'.
Real-World Examples
“As a result of further investigation in Toronto and elsewhere in Ontario, police allege the same man trafficked a second 32-year-old woman using the same methods.” “Giuffre claimed she was sex trafficked to Richardson, who travelled with Epstein and three of his victims on his private jet, the Lolita Express, to the Caribbean.” “They have not concluded that the animal was trafficked, or that Vikram owned it or was involved in bringing it into India.” Scan code
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