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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Expect to see a telling traffic pattern along the border between Washington and Idaho.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023
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
It is a strong test of golf, lacking only a reasonable traffic pattern to host big events.
From Washington Times • Dec. 31, 2019
“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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