give-wayline
nounUK /ˈɡɪv weɪ laɪn/
US /ˈɡɪv weɪ laɪn/
A give-wayline is a painted line on the road that tells drivers where they must stop and let other cars go first.
The driver slowed down at the give-wayline before joining the busy road.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A painted line at a junction showing where a driver must wait and give way to traffic on the main road.
She stopped right at the give-wayline and checked both directions.
3. A boundary marking used in driving tests to check that a learner stops in the correct place.
The examiner noted that the learner crossed the give-wayline too early.
4. Any painted road line that indicates priority must be given to other road users.
Cyclists should also respect the give-wayline at the roundabout.