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Definition lane in British English

lane noun

[countable] noun
/leɪn/
Example

They live down a little country lane.

Synonyms and related words
a one-way/two-way street approach A-road
1.1

used in the names of roads

Example

Petticoat Lane

Synonyms and related words
Ave Avenue backstreet
2

one of the parts that a wide road or motorway is divided into, marked by painted lines and intended for one line of traffic

Example

I was stuck behind a caravan in the slow lane.

Example

The outside lane is closed following an accident.

Example

Are taxis allowed to drive in the bus lane?

Synonyms and related words
bend black spot bus lane
3

one of the parts that something such as a swimming pool or sports track is divided into, intended for one swimmer or one runner

Synonyms and related words
aqualung armband diving bell ahead a poor second baton
4

a course that a ship or aircraft follows

Synonyms and related words
aerobatics aerospace airborne
5

used to tell someone to concentrate on their own affairs without paying attention to other people or getting distracted

Example

Ball refused to look at Leahy and initially told her to "stay in your lane."

Example

I think there are two types of people in the world: People who stay in their lane; people who don't stay in their lane.

Definition lane in British English