Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
double-park
verb
/ˈdʌb.əl pɑːrk/
Definition
To park a vehicle alongside another parked vehicle, blocking it and preventing it from leaving until the first vehicle is moved.
Examples
- He was fined for double-parking his car on the busy street.
- Make sure not to double-park in front of the store, as it can block traffic.
- They were frustrated to find their car double-parked at the airport.
Meaning
The act of parking one vehicle in a way that it occupies two parking spaces or blocks another vehicle, typically seen as an illegal or inconsiderate action.
Synonyms
- illegally park
- obstruct
- block
