highway

• Substantivo que designa uma via pública principal, especialmente uma estrada que liga cidades ou regiões e é projetada para o tráfego rápido de veículos.

A noun referring to a main public road, especially one that connects towns or cities and is designed for fast traffic.

1. Major roadA2formal

   A main public road, especially one connecting towns or cities, typically with multiple lanes and high speed limits.

   Rodovia

   • We drove on the highway for three hours to reach the coast.
   • The highway was closed due to an accident.
   • Construction on the highway caused major delays.

   Sinônimosarterial roadexpresswayfreewaymain roadmotorwaythoroughfarethroughwayturnpike

2. Route or pathB2informalamerican

   A direct or easy way to achieve something (often used figuratively).

   Caminho

   • Hard work is the highway to success.
   • He took the highway to fame by winning the competition.
   • Education is a highway to better opportunities.

   Sinônimosavenuecoursegatewaypassagepathroadroutetrackway