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leeway Definition

lee·way (wā′)

noun

  1. the leeward drift of a ship or aircraft from the course being steered
  2. Informal
    1. margin of time, money, etc.
    2. room for freedom of action

leeway Synonyms

leeway

n.

space, margin, latitude, room, play, scope, allowance, elbowroom, breathing room, breathing space, slack, freedom, headroom, room to swing a cat*.

leeway Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • allow: Or are we going to allow some leeway in these circumstances?
  • give: There is slightly more leeway given in academic circles.
  • leave: However, the wording of the definition has left many councils leeway for interpretation.
  • have: Deans will, however, have considerable leeway in deciding which codes are to be debited.
  • offer: Moreover, many more special functions offer creative leeway!
  • get: NHS workers in particular are said to be unhappy that they don't get any leeway for driving into the zone for work.

Preposition: at

end: A and C Plans - Allow several weeks leeway at the end of the project plan.

Adjective modifier

  • considerable: Deans will, however, have considerable leeway in deciding which codes are to be debited.
  • sufficient: Member states must be given sufficient leeway to provide cyclical incentives.
  • enough: Are you sure you're giving them enough leeway to sort this out?
  • much: The defense in today's game is given way too much leeway.
  • little: Even allowing for a little leeway, this was hard to cope with.
  • more: There is slightly more leeway given in academic circles.

Preposition: on

under-recruitment: These funding adjustments take account of the 1 % leeway on under-recruitment which the Council has allowed for full-time and sandwich undergraduate provision.

Noun used with modifier

  • %: The penalty for recruitment above the 2 % leeway will be withdrawal by the Council of £ 1,000 per excess enrollment.
  • day: An email, a phone call, or perhaps a couple of days leeway would be appreciated.

Preposition: in

term: That means that the leeway in terms of car design is limited, making it a fairly level playing field that we are entering.

Preposition: for

  • interpretation: However, the wording of the definition has left many councils leeway for interpretation.
  • patient: There is some leeway for patients who have traveled long distances at the discretion of the senior nurse on duty.

Modifies a noun

period: A second email is sent once the leeway period is over.

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