clearance

A noun referring to the space between two objects that allows one to pass without touching, or official permission or authorization to proceed with an action.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее пространство между двумя объектами, позволяющее пройти, не касаясь их, или официальное разрешение на выполнение действия.esSustantivo que designa el espacio libre entre dos objetos que permite el paso sin tocarse, o la autorización oficial para llevar a cabo una acción.frEspace libre entre deux objets permettant de passer sans les toucher, ou autorisation officielle donnée à quelqu'un pour effectuer une action.deSubstantiv, das den Zwischenraum zwischen zwei Objekten bezeichnet, der ein Passieren ohne Berührung ermöglicht, oder eine offizielle Erlaubnis für eine Handlung.ptSubstantivo que designa o espaço entre dois objetos, permitindo a passagem sem contato, ou a autorização oficial para realizar algo.zh名词，指两个物体之间可供通过而不接触的空间，也指官方给予的许可或批准。arاسم يدل على المسافة أو الفراغ بين شيئين يسمح بالمرور دون تلامس، أو على إذن رسمي بالقيام بعمل ما.

1. Space between objects B2 formal

   The distance by which one object passes another without touching; the gap or space between them.

   • The bridge has a clearance of 15 feet for boats.
   • There is not enough clearance for the truck to pass under the low arch.
   • The mechanic checked the clearance between the piston and the cylinder wall.

   ruЗазорesEspacio libre entre objetosfrJeu (espace entre objets)deAbstand zwischen ObjektenptFolgazh间隙arالفراغ بين الأجسام

   Synonyms: allowancedistancegapintervalleewaymarginplayseparationspace

   Antonyms: blockageclosureobstruction

2. Vertical space for passage B2 formal

   The amount of vertical space available to allow easy movement or passage underneath something.

   • The sign indicated a low clearance of 12 feet ahead.
   • The van was too tall to fit under the bridge with only 10 feet of clearance.
   • The garage door provides a clearance of 7 feet for vehicles.

   ruДорожный просветesEspacio libre verticalfrGabarit de passagedeBodenfreiheitptAltura livrezh净空高度arالخلوص العمودي

   Synonyms: headway

3. Official permission B1 formal

   Authorization or permission to proceed with a particular action, especially in security or aviation contexts.

   • The pilot received clearance for takeoff from the control tower.
   • He was granted security clearance to access the classified documents.
   • We need clearance from the manager before we can start the project.

   ruРазрешениеesAutorización oficialfrAutorisation officielledeFreigabeptAutorizaçãozh许可arتصريح

   Synonyms: approvalauthorizationconsentgo-aheadgreen lightleavepermissionpermitsanction

   Antonyms: bandenialprohibitionrefusal

• clearances plural form
• clearances' possessive plural form
• clearance's possessive singular form