legroom
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3.6
- noun
- /ˈlɛɡrum/
:
margen de maniobra
- In negotiations, having some legroom allows us to explore various options before making a final decision.
- more legroom
Examples
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The recent policy changes provided more legroom for employees to voice their opinions during meetings.
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The new manager gave employees more legroom to make decisions about their projects.
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With tight deadlines, there is little legroom for unexpected problems.
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The contract allows us enough legroom to adjust our strategy if needed.
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The new policy gives employees more legroom to make decisions.
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In negotiations, we need to allow some legroom for adjustments.
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With more legroom in the budget, we can finally invest in new equipment for the project.
Synonyms
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5.1
Freedom to decide what to do in a situation
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4.3
Extra room to act and allow small mistakes
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5.8
Freedom to act or make decisions within limits
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4.1
Some freedom to change plans when needed
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4.1
Freedom to act and make choices without someone controlling you
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4.1
The freedom to act or decide without being told what to do
Space that lets you move or act freely
Antonyms
How Free
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Legroom keeps the same image: leg + room suggests 'space to move', so people began to use it in a figurative way to mean 'space or freedom to act'. That's why saying someone has more legroom means they have more room to make choices.