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Common collocations with route in American Collocation

route noun countable

US /rut, raʊt/

main

arterial
main
major

This used to be the main route from London to Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

busy

busy
congested

Drivers using congested routes would pay the highest tolls.

quick or easy

easy
fast
quick
short

The hovercraft service from Southsea is the quickest route to the Isle of Wight.

direct

direct
through

The rail company had no direct through route from Birmingham to Bristol.

not quick or direct

circuitous
long
roundabout
scenic
tortuous

This meant that mail had to go via Royston – a circuitous route.

From here you can take the scenic mountain route to Glenelg or you can continue along the A87.

different

alternate
alternative
different

When walking with a dog, look for alternative routes around fields with animals.

suggested or planned

intended
planned
proposed
suggested

The intelligent navigation system will guide you back on to the planned route.

best or usual

obvious
popular
preferred
recommended
usual

Book early to ensure your preferred holiday route and starting point.

marked or fixed

designated
marked
signposted
waymarked

Problems normally occur when helicopters stray from designated routes.

circular

circular

Riders take a circular route which passes through many picturesque villages.

possible

possible

It is important to have a map which covers all possible descent routes.

new/old

ancient
existing
new
original

There’s a new bit of dual carriageway, with the original route running to the east of this.

strategic

strategic

The M40 is a strategic route between London and Birmingham.

take a route

climb
follow
rejoin
retrace
take
travel
use
walk

The ride follows an easy route to a quaint country tearoom.

Charity collectors walk the entire route collecting donations.

plan or choose a route

choose
plan
select

You can find further information on planning your route using public transport online.

show or describe a route

describe
indicate
map out
mark
plot
show
trace

Pupils are asked to plot their routes to school on a large map.

find a route

discover
establish
find
identify
navigate

Most people, given a current map, can find a route that suits them.

explore a route

explore
survey

This is ideal for mountaineers wanting to explore more adventurous routes of ascent.

be on someone’s route

block
line
obstruct

Thousands of people lined the route to the cemetery.

offer a route

operate
ply

Highland Country Buses also operate many local routes.

quick or easy

direct
easy
fast
fast-track
principal
quick
short

Penny has not had a easy route to the top.

usual

existing
main
normal
principal
traditional
usual

The normal route is surgery.

Running one’s own business is a traditional route for migrant communities to better themselves.

good or best

favoured
obvious
preferred
recommended

The government has made clear that it sees work, not benefits, as the preferred route out of poverty.

different

alternative
different
possible

A number of possible design routes were examined.

of a particular type

educational
vocational

There are a range of employment-based and educational routes into the teaching profession.