Pronunciation: /raɪt əv weɪ/
noun the legal right or privilege of a pedestrian, vehicle, or ship to proceed with precedence over others in a particular situation or place
A1 In traffic, pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks.
A2 When riding a bicycle, it's important to know the rules about right-of-way at intersections.
B1 Drivers must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens on.
B2 It can be confusing to determine who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop sign intersection.
C1 Understanding the concept of right-of-way is essential for safe and efficient traffic flow.
C2 The right-of-way rules can vary from country to country, so it's important to be aware of local regulations when driving abroad.
formal The driver on the main road has the right-of-way at this intersection.
informal Make sure to let the cars with the right-of-way go first.
slang Don't cut off the car with the right-of-way, dude.
figurative In negotiations, sometimes you have to give the other party the right-of-way to reach a compromise.
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