off-ramp

noun

ˈȯf-ˌramp

: a ramp by which one leaves a limited-access highway

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But as the powerful paramilitary organization regroups and Israel and Iran reel from their recent exchange of direct strikes, the latest ceasefire talks have emerged as a potential off-ramp. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Israeli officials said privately that Saturday's operation was designed to deliver a deterrent blow, as well as provide Iran an off-ramp from wider conflict. —

Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024 The southbound 1-17 on-ramp at Dove Valley Road and off-ramp at Loop 303 will be closed at times Allow extra travel time and avoid using neighborhood streets east of the I-17 that are not designed for freeway traffic. —

Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 One other sign of legitimacy is to offer the voter an off-ramp. —

John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for off-ramp