leeway — freedom to act or make decisions without restriction; a margin of safety or tolerance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: freedom to act or make decisions without restriction; a margin of safety or tolerance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːweɪ/
Korean meaning: 자유재량권, 여유공간, 융통성
Korean pronunciation: **리**웨이
Example Sentences
- My boss gives me a lot of leeway, so I can work from my pajamas... I mean, work from home.
- The budget has very little leeway for unexpected expenses.
- Parents should give teenagers some leeway to make their own mistakes and learn from them.
leeway
NOUN//ˈliːweɪ//
freedom to act or make decisions without restriction; a margin of safety or tolerance
freedom to act or make decisions without restriction; a margin of safety or tolerance
The freeway becomes a gateway when you have leeway!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
항해 용어에서 유래된 단어로, 배가 바람에 의해 의도된 항로에서 옆으로 밀려나는 현象을 의미했습니다. 여기서 '여유공간'이라는 뜻이 발전했죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss gives me a lot of leeway, so I can work from my pajamas... I mean, work from home.”
“The budget has very little leeway for unexpected expenses.”
“Parents should give teenagers some leeway to make their own mistakes and learn from them.”
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