on-ramp

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From on +‎ ramp.

Noun

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on-ramp (plural on-ramps)

  1. (Canada, US, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.
    Synonym: on-slip
    Coordinate terms: exit ramp, off-ramp
  2. introduction, introductory course

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