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headway in German

headway in German is Vorwärtsfahrt, Fahrzeugabstand, Takt — headway means progress made toward completing something.

headway in German

Vorwärtsfahrt
noun
(nautical) Forward motion, or its rate.
Fahrzeugabstand
noun
(countable, transport) The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
Takt
noun
(countable, transport) The interval of time or distance between the fronts of two vehicles (e.g. buses) moving in succession in the same direction, especially along the same pre-determined route.
Fortschritt
noun
(uncountable, figuratively) Progress toward a goal.
lichte Höhe
noun
(countable) The clearance beneath an object, such as an arch, ceiling or bridge; headroom.

What does "headway" mean?

  1. noun Progress made toward completing something.
    "After weeks of setbacks, the team finally made headway on the project."
  2. noun The time or distance gap between vehicles, such as buses or trains, running the same route.
    "The transit agency reduced headway during rush hour so buses arrive more often."

headway in a sentence

  • After weeks of setbacks, the team finally made headway on the project.
  • The transit agency reduced headway during rush hour so buses arrive more often.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "headway" in German?

"headway" in German is Vorwärtsfahrt, Fahrzeugabstand, Takt. headway means: Progress made toward completing something.

How do you use "headway" in a sentence?

Example: "After weeks of setbacks, the team finally made headway on the project." In German, "headway" is Vorwärtsfahrt, Fahrzeugabstand, Takt.

Are there other ways to say "headway" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "headway": Vorwärtsfahrt, Fahrzeugabstand, Takt, Fortschritt, lichte Höhe.

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