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    leeway
    /ˈliːweɪ/

    noun

    • 1. the amount of freedom to move or act that is available: "they had several months' leeway to introduce reforms"
    • 2. the sideways drift of a ship to leeward of the desired course: "the leeway is only about 2°"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEEWAY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LEEWAY definition: 1. freedom to act within particular limits: 2. an amount or period of time that has been lost or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › leewayLeeway Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance. The new rules allow managers greater leeway in making decisions. 2. a. : off-course lateral movement of a ship when underway. The sailboat's centerboard helps to reduce leeway. b. : the angle between the heading and the track of an airplane. Synonyms. latitude. slack. space. wiggle room.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › leewayLeeway - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Leeway is a nautical term, referring to a vessel's drift to the lee, (nautical for "downwind"). Now, it is very useful in describing those gray areas in life––for example, everyone has a ten-minute leeway when meeting friends where you're not officially late, even if you're not actually on time.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › leewayLEEWAY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. extra time, space, materials, or the like, within which to operate; margin: With ten minutes' leeway we can catch the train. a degree of freedom of action or thought: His instructions gave us plenty of leeway. Synonyms: flexibility, cushion, latitude.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEEWAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Leeway is the freedom that someone has to take the action they want to or to change their plans. Rarely do schoolteachers have leeway to teach classes the way they want. American English : leeway / ˈliweɪ /

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLEEWAY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LEEWAY meaning: 1. freedom to act within particular limits: 2. an amount or period of time that has been lost or…. Learn more.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishleeway noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of leeway noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLEEWAY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    LEEWAY definition: freedom to do what you want: . Learn more.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › leewayLeeway - definition of leeway by The Free Dictionary

    Define leeway. leeway synonyms, leeway pronunciation, leeway translation, English dictionary definition of leeway. n. 1. The drift of a ship or aircraft to leeward of the course being steered. 2. A margin of freedom or variation, as of activity, time, or expenditure;...

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › leewayLeeway Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Leeway definition: The drift of a ship or aircraft to leeward of the course being steered.