(North America, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.
(North America, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.
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(North America, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from a freeway onto local roads.
(US) A highway ramp that is inaccessible to traffic, either because the construction work was never completed, or because it has been taken out of use.
(UK, Ireland) A segment of a roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction).
I regret not going to college solely for not giving me a softer on-ramp to the class war.
(figurative) An introduction, an introductory course.
On-ramp means: An introduction, an introductory course.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
on-ramp means: An introduction, an introductory course.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(idiomatic, ditransitive, US) To introduce (someone) to (something).
“It’s not fair that one of us gets an on-ramp back to society and one of us is a forever tainted monster that needs to be eradicated.”
“Prospect: HAZARD Debris. Roads affected: Prospect Highway on-ramp to M4 Motorway. Affected directions: Eastbound”
“I regret not going to college solely for not giving me a softer on-ramp to the class war.”
“Some states I've noticed the on-ramp merging skills are terrifying. Some of them even come to a complete stop. 🤦♀️ You pull that crap in Detroit. You're getting run over. People here know how to drive. Sometimes way too fast. 🤷♀️ It is the motor city after all.”
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