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Beltway

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Translation of "beltway" into Russian

beltway
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈbɛltweɪ/
US
/ˈbɛltweɪ/
beltway
beltways pl
кольцевая дорога
The new beltway around the city has reduced traffic congestion.
Новая кольцевая дорога вокруг города уменьшила заторы на дорогах.
окружная дорога
The beltway is often used by commuters to bypass the city center.
Окружная дорога часто используется пассажирами, чтобы объехать центр города.
Additional translations
транспортное кольцо
кольцевая магистраль

Definitions

beltway
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈbɛltweɪ/
US
/ˈbɛltweɪ/
A highway that encircles or skirts an urban area.
The new beltway has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the city center.
The political and social environment of Washington, D.C., especially when regarded as insular and exclusive.
Many politicians are criticized for being out of touch with the concerns of ordinary citizens because they spend too much time inside the Beltway.
beltway
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈbɛltweɪ/
US
/ˈbɛltweɪ/
Characteristic of or pertaining to the political culture and attitudes dominant in Washington, D.C., especially those perceived as detached from the concerns of ordinary citizens.
Critics dismissed the proposal as a beltway solution with little relevance to rural communities.
Beltway
Proper noun
raiting
Interstate 495, the highway that encircles Washington, D.C., commonly called the Capital Beltway.
Heavy traffic on the Beltway delayed commuters for hours.
By metonymy, Washington, D.C., or its federal political establishment.
The legislation enjoyed strong Beltway support but faced skepticism nationwide.

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