leeway Definition
lee·way (lē′wā′)
noun
- the leeward drift of a ship or aircraft from the course being steered
- Informal
- margin of time, money, etc.
- room for freedom of action
leeway Synonyms
leeway
n.
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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