Right-Of-Way

Synonyms of right-of-way

• privilege
• priority
• precedence

Antonyms of right-of-way

• surrender
• yield
• give way

Collocations of right-of-way

legal right

Frequency: 70 %

Drivers must yield to pedestrians as they have the legal right of way.

priority right

Frequency: 60 %

Emergency vehicles have priority right of way on the road.

clear right

Frequency: 50 %

Make sure the intersection is clear before proceeding with the right of way.

unobstructed right

Frequency: 45 %

Cyclists should be given unobstructed right of way on bike lanes.

automatic right

Frequency: 35 %

In some situations, pedestrians have automatic right of way.

Idiomatic Expressions for right-of-way

• Phrase: Take the right-of-way
  Meaning: To assert one's right to proceed first, typically in a situation where there is confusion or ambiguity.
  Usage: When approaching a four-way stop, the driver on the right should take the right-of-way.