Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-ramp
noun
/ˈɒnræmp/
Definition
A road or lane that leads onto a highway or a major road.
Examples
- When driving to the city, we used the on-ramp to merge onto the interstate.
- The construction workers are building a new on-ramp to improve access to the highway.
Meaning
An on-ramp allows vehicles to enter a highway smoothly, providing space for acceleration to match the speed of the traffic on the highway.
Synonyms
- entrance ramp
- access road
- entry lane
