traffic pattern
Americannoun
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Aeronautics. a system of courses about an airfield that aircraft are assigned to fly when taking off, landing, or preparing to land.
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any systematic movement of people or vehicles.
The kitchen was designed to accommodate the family's traffic pattern.
noun
Example Sentences
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With the additional span, drivers will encounter a new traffic pattern where motorists will split into local and through lanes.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2021
He was surprised by the traffic pattern at Walmart, where customers could enter through only one door, and walk in one direction.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 4, 2020
They also will continue the up-and-over nighttime traffic pattern along eastbound Business I-40 at Peters Creek Parkway, as needed for preliminary work on the Business 40 Improvement Project.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2017
“Shortly after takeoff, over the departure end of the runway, the pilot announced a mayday and entered the right traffic pattern for the runway,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2017
The captain tells Klotz to ask for another traffic pattern.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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