headway

uncountable

A noun referring to progress or forward movement, especially in a difficult or challenging situation.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее прогресс или движение вперёд, особенно в сложной или трудной ситуации.esSustantivo que denota progreso o avance, especialmente en una situación difícil o complicada.frNom désignant le progrès ou l'avancée réalisée, surtout face à des difficultés ou dans une situation complexe.deSubstantiv, das Fortschritt oder Vorwärtsbewegung bezeichnet, besonders in einer schwierigen oder herausfordernden Situation; auch der Abstand zwischen zwei Fahrzeugen in Fahrtrichtung.ptSubstantivo que designa progresso ou avanço, especialmente em uma situação difícil ou desafiadora.zh名词，指进步或向前推进，尤指在困难或复杂情况中取得的进展；也指前进的距离或时间间隔。arاسم يدل على التقدم أو الحركة إلى الأمام، ولا سيما في موقف صعب أو معقد. ويُستعمل أيضا بمعنى إحراز تقدم ملموس أو تحقيق تقدم في عمل ما.

1. Progress or advancement B2 formal

   Forward movement or progress toward a goal.

   • We are making headway on the new project.
   • The team has made significant headway in negotiations.
   • Despite the obstacles, they continued to make headway.

   ruПрогрессesAvance o progresofrProgrès, avancéedeFortschrittptProgressozh进展arتقدّم

   Synonyms: advanceadvancementinroadprogressstride

   Antonyms: regressretreatstagnation

2. Space or clearance C1 formal

   The space or clearance above a person's head, especially in a tunnel or doorway.

   • The tunnel has a headway of only six feet.
   • Make sure there is enough headway for the tall truck to pass.
   • The low headway forced him to duck while walking through.

   ruПросветesEspacio libre verticalfrEspace au-dessus de la têtedeDurchfahrtshöheptVão livrezh净空高度arالخلو العلوي

   Synonyms: clearance

• headways plural form
• headways' possessive plural form
• headway's possessive singular form