Underpass: meaning, definitions and examples

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underpass

[ ˈʌndəˌpæs ]

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road construction

An underpass is a road or path that goes under another road or path.

Synonyms

passage, subway, tunnel

Examples of usage

We had to take the underpass to avoid the traffic on the main road.
The underpass was flooded after heavy rain.

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urban planning

An underpass is a pedestrian or vehicular passage that separates traffic flows at different levels.

Synonyms

bridge, flyover, overpass

Examples of usage

The city council decided to build an underpass to improve traffic flow.
The underpass connects the two sides of the highway.

Translations

Translations of the word "underpass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 passagem subterrânea

🇮🇳 अंडरपास

🇩🇪 Unterführung

🇮🇩 terowongan bawah tanah

🇺🇦 підземний перехід

🇵🇱 przejście podziemne

🇯🇵 地下道 (ちかどう)

🇫🇷 passage souterrain

🇪🇸 paso subterráneo

🇹🇷 alt geçit

🇰🇷 지하도 (地下道)

🇸🇦 نفق تحت الأرض

🇨🇿 podchod

🇸🇰 podchod

🇨🇳 地下通道 (dìxià tōngdào)

🇸🇮 podhod

🇮🇸 undirgöng

🇰🇿 жерасты өткелі

🇬🇪 მიწისქვეშა გადასასვლელი

🇦🇿 yeraltı keçidi

🇲🇽 paso subterráneo

Word origin

The term 'underpass' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'under' and 'pass'. Underpasses have been used to improve traffic flow and provide safe passage for pedestrians in urban areas. They are a common feature of modern road and transportation systems.