Off-ramp

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads. Australia, Canada, US
  2. 2
    An exit strategy. broadly, figuratively

    "And at least for now, there is no discernible off-ramp for the Russian leader short of declaring a cease-fire or pulling back his forces — steps he has so far shown no interest in taking."

Synonyms

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exit rampoff-slip

Example

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"What the chuffing heck is an 'off-ramp'?"

Etymology

From off + ramp.

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