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lane

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɫeɪn// UK //lˈeɪn// lane General-service Informal

n. a narrow road or a marked path for vehicles or people. You often see these on big roads to keep cars in separate lines.

n. a narrow road, especially in a rural area, or a designated strip of a roadway for a single line of vehicles. Often used to specify a restricted path for cyclists, buses, or swimmers.


SIMPLE

Please stay in your lane while driving on the highway.

CONTEXTUAL

The city added a new bike lane to the main street to improve safety for cyclists.

COMPLEX

The highway expansion project aims to add a high-occupancy vehicle lane to reduce peak-hour congestion for commuters traveling toward the city center.

Origin

As an English surname, from lane; as an Irish surname, from several origins, including Laighin. See Lane.

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'stay in one's lane' to describe sticking to one's own area of expertise.

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