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leeway in German

leeway in German is Abdrift, Freiraum, Spielraum — leeway means extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.

leeway in German

Abdrift
noun
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
Freiraum
noun
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.
Spielraum
noun
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.
Rückstand
noun
(British) An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.
Versäumte
noun
(British) An adverse discrepancy or variation in a cumulative process, usually in the phrase make up leeway.

What does "leeway" mean?

  1. noun Extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.
    "The new manager gave the team more leeway to set their own deadlines."

leeway in a sentence

  • The new manager gave the team more leeway to set their own deadlines.
  • We built some leeway into the budget in case costs rose.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "leeway" in German?

"leeway" in German is Abdrift, Freiraum, Spielraum. leeway means: Extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.

How do you use "leeway" in a sentence?

Example: "The new manager gave the team more leeway to set their own deadlines." In German, "leeway" is Abdrift, Freiraum, Spielraum.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "leeway": Abdrift, Freiraum, Spielraum, Rückstand, Versäumte.

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