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runways

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹənˌweɪz// UK //ɹˈʌnweɪz// run·ways

n. the long, flat roads at an airport where planes take off and land. They are usually made of hard material like concrete or asphalt.

n. the paved strips of land at an airport on which aircraft land and take off. In a fashion context, refers to the narrow platforms used by models during a show.


SIMPLE

The plane waits for a clear signal before entering the runways.

CONTEXTUAL

Heavy snowfall forced the airport to close all three runways while maintenance crews cleared the ice.

COMPLEX

Modern international airports require multiple reinforced runways to accommodate the simultaneous arrival and departure of heavy-duty commercial aircraft during peak travel hours.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually plural when referring to the infrastructure of a large airport.

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