[ˈtrafɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- vehicles moving on a public highway
(e.g: a stream of heavy traffic)

- the messages or signals transmitted through a communications system
(e.g: data traffic between remote workstations)

- the action of dealing or trading in something illegal
(e.g: the traffic in stolen cattle)

- dealings or communication between people


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (denoting commercial transportation of merchandise or passengers): from French traffique, Spanish tráfico, or Italian traffico, of unknown origin. Sense 1 dates from the early 19th century

[ˈtrafɪk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- deal or trade in something illegal
(e.g: we must vigorously enforce our laws against those who traffic in drugs)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (denoting commercial transportation of merchandise or passengers): from French traffique, Spanish tráfico, or Italian traffico, of unknown origin. Sense 1 dates from the early 19th century