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