The phrase
"extra runway" refers to having additional time, opportunities, or resources to achieve a goal or complete a task. It suggests having a surplus or backup plan to make sure things can be successfully accomplished.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«extra»
«runway»
Sentences with «extra runway»
- In a strategy agreed with the Liberal Democrats, the coalition will uphold its agreement which rules out extra runways at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted in this parliament. (theguardian.com)
- And not only does the new Snapdragon 821 give you the confidence that you're getting the latest and greatest mobile CPU when you buy the phone, but it also prepares you for the future — you just got a little extra runway for top - end performance a year or 18 months from now. (androidcentral.com)
- Rival candidate Gareth Thomas said there should be extra runways at both Heathrow and Gatwick while Tessa Jowell said she would wait for the Davies Commission report on airport expansion before saying where it should take place. (politics.co.uk)
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