What does layover mean?
Layover means (Canada, US, Australia) A break between stages of a journey..
Layover
/ˈleɪˌəʊvə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
(Canada, US, Australia) A break between stages of a journey..
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: stopover, stayover (both sometimes synonymous)
We had a layover while waiting to change planes, so we stretched our legs.
We could restore a second platform at Battersby to eliminate the long layover in the branch stub that is currently required for trains to pass one another.
Waddicor will be here for a while. The double shunts take an hour. But it's a scheduled four-hour reload and layover, ahead of his return train back to Didcot.
Synonyms for layover
Antonyms for layover
Related Words
Word Forms
- layovers
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for layover?
Common synonyms include lie-over, stopover, stayover, stop.
What is the opposite of layover?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use layover in a sentence?
Near-synonyms: stopover, stayover (both sometimes synonymous)
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