straightaway

• Décrit quelque chose d'immédiat ou fait sans délai ; aussi utilisé comme adverbe signifiant 'tout de suite'.

Describes something that is immediate or done without delay; also used as an adverb meaning 'at once'.

1. Immediate or without delayB1informal

   Performed or occurring with little or no delay; immediate.

   immédiat, sans délai

   • We need a straightaway decision on this matter.
   • The straightaway response from the team was impressive.
   • He gave a straightaway answer to the question.

   Synonymesdirectexpeditiousimmediateinstantinstantaneouspromptquickspeedyswiftunhesitating

   Antonymesdelayed

• Adverbe signifiant 'immédiatement' ou 'sans délai'. Utilisé pour indiquer qu'une action doit être accomplie tout de suite, sans hésitation ni attente.

An adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'without delay.' It is used to indicate that an action should be done at once, without any hesitation or waiting.

1. ImmediatelyB1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   immédiatement

   • She called him straightaway after hearing the news.
   • Please come straightaway; it's urgent.
   • He recognized the problem and fixed it straightaway.

   Synonymesforthwithimmediatelyinstantlynowprontoright awaystraight off

• Nom désignant une section de route, de piste ou de circuit qui est droite, sans virages ni courbes.

A noun referring to a straight section of a road, track, or racecourse, typically without curves or bends.

1. Straight section of a track or roadB2formal

   A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse, especially where vehicles can accelerate.

   Ligne droite d'un circuit ou d'une route

   • The car sped down the straightaway at over 200 miles per hour.
   • The race ended on the final straightaway.
   • Drivers often overtake on the long straightaway.

   Synonymesstraightstretch