interstate
major U.S. interstate highway
In the U.S., a big fast road that is part of a national highway system and connects cities and states.
to drive on [the] interstate
- We took the interstate to get to Chicago faster.
- There was a huge traffic jam on the interstate after the accident.
- Gas stations along the interstate are usually more expensive.
- He prefers country roads and avoids the interstate whenever he can.
- The new interstate has reduced travel time between the two cities.
- We drove on the interstate for five hours.
- There was a crash on the interstate this morning.
- Take the interstate if you want to arrive early.
- The hotel is just off the interstate.
- Trucks use the interstate to move goods across the country.
between or across states
Going between or connecting two or more states in the same country.
[interstate] [noun]
- The company specializes in interstate shipping of fresh produce.
- The new law affects all interstate commerce within the country.
- They signed an interstate agreement to manage water resources from the shared river.
- Interstate travel increased sharply after the restrictions were lifted.
- Diplomats met to discuss interstate relations in the region.
- Interstate travel is common in large countries.
- The court case is about interstate trade.
- An interstate bus goes from one state to another.
- Two states made an interstate agreement about the bridge.
- Interstate conflict can be very dangerous.
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interstate agreement
1formal deal between states
A formal plan or contract made by two or more states inside the same country.
- The governors signed an interstate agreement on emergency medical support.
- An interstate agreement was needed to build the bridge across the river border.
interstate commerce
1trade between different states
Buying and selling goods or services that move from one state to another inside the same country.
- The federal government has the power to regulate interstate commerce.
- Online sales often count as interstate commerce if the buyer lives in another state.
interstate conflict
1serious dispute between states
A serious fight, dispute, or war between two or more states in the same country or in a group of states.
- The dam project nearly caused an interstate conflict over water rights.
- Stronger legal frameworks can help prevent interstate conflict in the region.
interstate highway
1major highway in U.S. system
A big, fast road in the United States that is part of the Interstate Highway System.
- The new interstate highway cut the driving time in half.
- Many small towns grew quickly after the interstate highway was built nearby.
interstate relations
1political relations between states
The political or official relationships between different states in the same country or in a group of states.
- Water disputes have strained interstate relations in the region.
- The report called for better interstate relations to manage shared resources.
interstate travel
1travel between different states
Travel that goes from one state to another inside the same country.
- New rules were introduced to control interstate travel during the holiday season.
- Interstate travel by train has become more popular in recent years.