crowd control system
/kraʊd kənˈtroʊl ˈsɪstəm/ · crowd·con·trol·sys·tem
noun
- A coordinated set of equipment, procedures, and personnel used to manage, direct, or restrict the movement of large groups of people in public or private spaces. The stadium installed a new crowd control system that includes barriers, surveillance cameras, and trained stewards.
- In video‑game design, a collection of mechanics that limit or regulate the actions of multiple characters or players simultaneously. The game's crowd control system prevents more than ten enemies from attacking the player at once.
Synonyms
crowd management systempeople flow systemmass control systempublic safety systemtraffic control systemevent management systemsecurity systemaccess control system
Antonyms
Did you know? The term gained widespread attention after the 1970s rise of large‑scale concerts, when organizers began marketing "crowd control systems" as essential safety infrastructure.