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roadworks

roadworks

Meaning of roadworks

road repairs

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British English/ˈrəʊdwɜːks/
American English/ˈroʊdˌwɝk/
Russian transcription[ˈdorəʐnɨje ˈrabotɨ]
roadwork
roadworks - дорожные работы
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roadworks with Russian translation

roadworks usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы притормозили из-за дорожных работ — было много пыли и шума.

We slowed down because the roadworks were noisy and dusty.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Дорожные работы начнутся завтра рано и продлятся две недели.

The roadworks start early tomorrow and will last two weeks.

🇺🇸US

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Из-за дорожных работ дорога возле съезда сократилась до одной полосы.

Roadwork reduced the road to one lane near the exit.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы увидели знаки, предупреждающие о дорожных работах на следующих пяти милях.

We saw signs warning about roadwork for the next five miles.

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roadworks belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

roadworksдорожные работы
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

roadworks synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between roadworks / street repairs / maintenance / pavement repair

🇬🇧English
roadworks

Plural form commonly used in British English to announce works on a road.

B1Often

Expect delays due to roadworks near the town center.

Ожидайте задержек из‑за дорожных работ в центре города.

S
🇬🇧English
street repairs

Similar meaning but typically refers to repairs on city streets rather than major roads.

B1Often

Street repairs will close short sections of the residential area.

Ремонт улиц закроет небольшие участки в жилом районе.

🇬🇧English

Refers to ongoing care and repair to keep roads in working condition; a broader category of tasks.

B1Very Often

Bridge maintenance will require a short diversion tomorrow.

Для обслуживания моста завтра потребуется небольшая объездная дорога.

P
🇬🇧English
pavement repair

Repairs to pavement (road surface in US usage); in UK 'pavement' often means sidewalk, so meaning can vary by region.

B1Often

Pavement repair crews will be fixing the damaged sections tonight.

Бригады по ремонту покрытия будут заделывать повреждённые участки этой ночью.

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How to pronounce roadworks and what this word means

roadworks translation: дорожные работы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce roadworks

/ˈrəʊdwɜːks/

roadworks translation

дорожные работы

roadworks examples

We slowed down because the roadworks were noisy and dusty.

roadworks transcription

/ˈrəʊdwɜːks/, /ˈroʊdˌwɝk/

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roadworks meaning: what does it mean?

road repairs

roadworks pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

roadworks is pronounced as /ˈrəʊdwɜːks/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

roadworks definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We slowed down because the roadworks were noisy and dusty. Translation: Мы притормозили из-за дорожных работ — было много пыли и шума.

Is roadworks part of On the Road vocabulary?

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Is roadworks part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, roadworks (roadwork) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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