Word
flyover
Phoneticsfly·over
UK/flˈaɪəʊvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a bridge that carries a road or railway over another road. It helps cars and trains cross over busy streets without stopping.
n. a bridge or elevated road that carries a highway or railway over another road or obstacle. Often used in urban planning to facilitate the movement of traffic across busy intersections.
Examples
“The new flyover will help reduce traffic on the main street.”
“Commuters are frustrated because the construction of the flyover has blocked the only exit from the highway.”
“The city's infrastructure plan includes a series of flyovers designed to bypass the historic downtown district, though critics argue this will further isolate the local community from the rest of the city.”
Examples
simple
“The new flyover will help reduce traffic on the main street.”
contextual
“Commuters are frustrated because the construction of the flyover has blocked the only exit from the highway.”
complex
“The city's infrastructure plan includes a series of flyovers designed to bypass the historic downtown district, though critics argue this will further isolate the local community from the rest of the city.”
Real-World Examples
“As they reached the finish line, Trump's new Air Force One completed a flyover above the capital.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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