Cool MateMeaning of Roadworks
The construction or repair of roads.
In simple words: Work being done on the road
Roadworks in a sentence
- The city announced that there will be roadworks on Main Street next week.
- I got stuck in traffic because of the ongoing roadworks.
- Roadworks can be a major inconvenience for commuters and drivers.
- Due to the roadworks, the bus routes have been changed temporarily.
- Safety equipment must be used during roadworks to protect workers.
How to use Roadworks
Commonly used when describing construction or repairs on roads. Suitable for both spoken and written English.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Imagine workers on a 'road' wearing helmets and holding tools, busy with 'works'.
Related words
Collocations with Roadworks
- major roadworks
- traffic disruption due to roadworks
- temporary roadworks signs
- ongoing roadworks
Synonyms for Roadworks
- road construction
- road repair
- street work
- highway maintenance
Opposites of Roadworks
Common mistakes with Roadworks
- Confused with 'road work' - remember it's a single word.
- Using it in non-road contexts - roadworks only refers to streets.
- Incorrectly assuming it refers to completed construction.
Roadworks appears in
Roadworks in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أعمال الطرق
شغل بيتعمل في الطريق
- Bengaliবাংলা
রাস্তার কাজ
রাস্তায় যে কাজ চলছে
- GermanDeutsch
Straßenarbeiten
Arbeiten, die auf der Straße gemacht werden
- SpanishEspañol
Obras en la carretera
Trabajos que se están haciendo en la carretera
- Persianفارسی
کارهای جادهای
کارهایی که روی جاده انجام میشود
- FrenchFrançais
Travaux routiers
Des travaux en cours sur la route
- Hindiहिन्दी
सड़क का काम
सड़क पर चल रहा काम
- ItalianItaliano
Lavori stradali
Lavori in corso sulla strada
- PortuguesePortuguês
Obras na estrada
Trabalho que está a ser feito na estrada
- RussianРусский
Ремонт дороги
Работы, которые проводятся на дороге
- Urduاردو
سڑکوں پر کام
سڑک پر کام ہو رہا ہے
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Frequently asked questions about Roadworks
What does Roadworks mean?
Work being done on the road
What is the definition of Roadworks?
The construction or repair of roads.
How do you use Roadworks in a sentence?
The city announced that there will be roadworks on Main Street next week.
Can you give another example of Roadworks?
I got stuck in traffic because of the ongoing roadworks.
What are synonyms for Roadworks?
Common alternatives include road construction, road repair, street work, highway maintenance.
What is the opposite of Roadworks?
Opposite meanings include completion, maintenance.
What words go with Roadworks?
It commonly pairs with major roadworks, traffic disruption due to roadworks, temporary roadworks signs, ongoing roadworks.
What are common mistakes when using Roadworks?
Confused with 'road work' - remember it's a single word. Using it in non-road contexts - roadworks only refers to streets. Incorrectly assuming it refers to completed construction.
How do you pronounce Roadworks?
US: //ˈroʊdˌwɜrks//, UK: //ˈrəʊdˌwɜːks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Roadworks?
Commonly used when describing construction or repairs on roads. Suitable for both spoken and written English.