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overpass

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈoʊvɝˌpæs// UK //ˌəʊvəpˈɑːs// over·pass

n. a bridge that allows you to cross over a road or railway without stopping. You use it to move from one side of a busy area to the other safely.

n. a bridge or elevated structure that allows traffic to cross over a road, railway, or other obstacle without intersecting with it. Often used to facilitate pedestrian or vehicular movement across high-traffic zones.


SIMPLE

The overpass connects the two sides of the city.

CONTEXTUAL

Drivers are advised to use the overpass to avoid the heavy traffic congestion at the intersection.

COMPLEX

The construction of the overpass significantly reduced the number of accidents at the busy crossroads by separating the pedestrian flow from the high-speed vehicle lanes.

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