Pronunciation: /raɪt əˈweɪ/
noun a short period of time
A1 I need to leave right away.
A2 Can you start working on this right away?
B1 The manager wanted the report done right away.
B2 We need to address this issue right away before it gets worse.
C1 The CEO expects results right away when a decision is made.
C2 In high-pressure situations, decisions must be made right away.
adverb immediately or without delay
A1 If you see a fire, you should call the firefighters right away.
A2 She finished her homework right away so she could go out and play.
B1 The doctor told him to start taking the medication right away to feel better.
B2 The manager asked the team to address the issue right away to avoid any delays.
C1 The CEO made a decision to implement the new policy right away to improve efficiency.
C2 The pilot had to make a quick decision and land the plane right away due to engine failure.
formal Please submit your report right away so we can review it before the meeting.
informal Can you call me back right away? I need to talk to you.
slang I'll text you right away when I'm ready to go.
figurative The news hit me like a ton of bricks, and I knew right away that things would never be the same.
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