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leeway in Portuguese

leeway in Portuguese is deriva, margem — leeway means extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.

leeway in Portuguese

deriva
noun
The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.
margem
noun
A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.

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 Portuguese?

"leeway" in Portuguese is deriva, margem. 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 Portuguese, "leeway" is deriva, margem.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "leeway": deriva, margem.

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