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lay·o·ver
(lā′ō′vər)n.
A short stop or break in a journey, usually imposed by scheduling requirements, as of airline flights.
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layover
(ˈleɪˌəʊvə)n
US a break in a journey, esp while waiting for a connection
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stop•o•ver
(ˈstɒpˌoʊ vər)n.
1. a stop or brief stay in the course of a journey.
2. such a stop made with the privilege of proceeding at a later time on the ticket orig. issued.
[1860–65]
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| Noun | 1. | layover - a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" stay - continuing or remaining in a place or state; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four-month stay in bankruptcy court" night-stop - a break in a journey for the night pit stop - a brief stop at a pit during an automobile race to take on fuel or service the car pit stop - a stop during an automobile trip for rest and refreshment stand - a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand" |
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