Meaning of the word leeway in English

What does leeway mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leeway

US /ˈliː.weɪ/
UK /ˈliː.weɪ/

Noun

the amount of freedom to move or act as one wishes

Example:
The company gives its employees a lot of leeway in how they manage their projects.
We need to give the new team some leeway to make their own decisions.