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road

US /roʊd/

noun Foundation · A2 Du lịch & lưu trú Mô tả tranh (Part 1)

Definition

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The main road will be closed for repairs until next Friday.

Synonyms

  • streeta thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
  • routean established line of travel or access
  • highwaya major road for any form of motor transport

Collocations

  • Easy walk across the road
    to walk across the road, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
  • Medium road repairs causing morning traffic jams
    describing road repairs causing morning traffic jams (an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation)
  • Hard chart a clear roadmap for digital transformation
    to chart a clear roadmap for digital transformation, meaning to make a chart of
  • Very Hard reach the end of the road for outdated business models
    to achieve or arrive at an agreement or state regarding the end of the road for outdated business models
  • Medium pave a road
    to pave a road, meaning to cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic

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