Driving

Merge

mɜːrdʒ

verb

What does Merge mean?

To join moving traffic on a highway.

Example sentence

"Speed up to merge safely onto the interstate."

American usage tip

Zipper merge: alternate cars one by one.

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An intersection where all directions must stop.
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The extra tire in your trunk.
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Driving too close behind another car.
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To let other traffic go first.
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A minor car accident.
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To stop your car at the side of the road.
Crosswalk
The marked path for pedestrians to cross.
Carpool lane
A highway lane for cars with 2+ people.

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