No exact match translations found for 'headway' in punjabi.
Word 'headway' in Other Languages
- headway in Assamese অসমীয়া
- headway in Bengali বাংলা
- headway in Bodo बड़ो
- headway in Dogri डोगरी
- headway in English
- headway in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- headway in Hindi हिन्दी
- headway in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- headway in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- headway in Konkani कोंकणी
- headway in Maithili মৈথিলী
- headway in Malayalam മലയാളം
- headway in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- headway in Marathi मराठी
- headway in Nepali नेपाली
- headway in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- headway in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- headway in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- headway in Santali
- headway in Sindhi سنڌي
- headway in Tamil தமிழ்
- headway in Telugu తెలుగు
- headway in Urdu اُردُو
Headway
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhɛdweɪ/
Definitions
- Forward movement or progress, especially when circumstances make it difficult.
- The distance between successive vehicles in a transportation system.
Usage Examples
- "The team is making significant headway on the project."
- "Trains operate with a minimum headway of five minutes during peak hours."
Etymology
Derived from the combination of "head" (meaning front or leading position) and "way" (meaning path or progress), dating back to the 17th century.
Synonyms
- Progress
- Advancement
- Improvement
Antonyms
- Stagnation
- Regression
- Setback
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Progreso | /pɾoˈɣɾeso/ |
| French | Progrès | /pʁɔɡʁɛ/ |
| German | Fortschritt | /ˈfɔʁtʃʁɪt/ |
| Hindi | प्रगति | /pragati/ |
| Tamil | முன்னேற்றம் | /munnēṟṟam/ |
| Telugu | పురోగతి | /purōgati/ |
| Japanese | 進歩 | /shinpo/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 进展 | /jìn zhǎn/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈhɛdweɪ/
- American English: /ˈhɛdweɪ/
Historical Usage
Historically, "headway" was used in maritime contexts to refer to a ship's ability to move forward. Over time, it evolved to signify general progress.
Cultural Nuances
"Headway" is commonly used in discussions about business, personal development, and transportation systems, particularly in urban planning.
More Information
In modern transportation systems, "headway" is a key metric in scheduling trains and buses efficiently to manage passenger flow.