leeway
/ˈliːweɪ/
noun
- The amount of freedom or flexibility to act, decide, or change plans without strict limits.
- We have some leeway in the budget to cover unexpected costs.
- My boss allows me a little leeway in setting my own work schedule.
- The teacher gave the students some leeway to choose their own project topics.
- The sideways drift of a ship or aircraft from its intended course, caused by wind or current.
- The pilot calculated the leeway to ensure the plane stayed on its flight path.
- During the storm, the boat made significant leeway and ended up miles off course.
- The captain adjusted the sails to compensate for the leeway caused by the strong wind.
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