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eastbound Definition

east·bound (ēstbo̵und′)

adjective

bound east; going eastward

eastbound Usage Examples

Preposition: at

  • junction: The Lake District: Join the M62 eastbound at junction 6, then take the M6 northbound at junction 10.

Modifies a noun

  • carriageway: The trucks are on the inner eastbound carriageway heading toward the bridge.
  • platform: The eastbound platform remains along with a recess for a building.
  • traffic: The diverted eastbound traffic was directed south down Grinstead Lane causing very long queues.
  • train: From there you can catch an eastbound train to central London.
  • bus: A new bridge would be needed to minimize distance between the village and eastbound busses.
  • track: My first case was on the eastbound track at Bank Central Line Station.

Used with adjective complement

  • head: Not useful considering we are supposed to be headed eastbound.
  • travel: Traveling eastbound, the tunnels to the right of the train change from cast iron to brick for the bricked off platforms.
  • drive: This in turn caused the Volkswagen to collide with the Fiat being driven eastbound by Mr McLaren, who died at the scene.
  • guarantee: Summary: The scheme will provide a guaranteed eastbound overtaking opportunity over a length of 1 kilometer Detail: What's involved?
  • come: Note that, coming eastbound, traffic for Maidstone is signed to use the A21 ( north ).