Definition Synonyms
Definition of leeway - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
flexibilityfreedom to act or change plans
- The manager gave us leeway to finish the project.
2.
limitsroom for free movement within limits
- There's leeway in the budget for extra expenses.
3.
navigationTECH. sideways drift of a ship or aircraftTECH.
- The captain adjusted for leeway during the storm.
Expressions with leeway
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allow flexibility in rules or expectations
The teacher decided to give some leeway on the assignment deadline.
possess flexibility in making decisions or actions
She has some leeway in choosing her project topics.
recover lost time or progress after falling behind
We need to make up leeway after the late start.
permit some freedom or flexibility in rules or actions
The teacher will allow some leeway on the assignment deadline.
Origin of leeway
Middle Dutch, lie (shelter) + way (path)
Terms with leeway included in their meaning
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leeway
freedom from normal restraints or rules
extra time
limited leeway before demands, deadlines, or pressure resume
leeway
freedom to take action
maritime
deviation from a ship's course due to leeway
maritime vessel
timber or extension below keel for protection or to reduce leeway
maritime
removable board on a boat's side to prevent leeway
Examples of leeway in a sentence
Parents often give their children leeway to explore hobbies. The project timeline has some leeway for adjustments. They allowed leeway in the rules to accommodate special cases. The navigator calculated the leeway to avoid obstacles. Strong winds increased the leeway of the drifting boat.
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- French:latitude, flexibilité, ...
- German:Spielraum, Toleranz, ...
- Italian:libertà, margine, ...
- Spanish:margen, holgura, ...
- Portuguese:flexibilidade, margem, ...
- Chinese:回旋余地, 宽限, ...
- Japanese:余裕, ゆとり, ...
- Arabic:هامِش حُرِّيَّة, مَجال المُناوَرَة, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹפֶשׁ פְּעֻלָּה, מֶרְחַב תִּמְרוּן, ...
- Russian:свобода действий, запас, ...
- Ukrainian:гнучкість, запас, ...
- Hindi:छूट, पार्श्व बहाव, ...
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