Meaning of the word on-ramp in English

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on-ramp

US /ˈɑːn.ræmp/
UK /ˈɑːn.ræmp/
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Noun

1.

an inclined road or ramp leading from a road or highway onto another highway or freeway

Example:
Take the next on-ramp to merge onto the interstate.
There was heavy traffic on the on-ramp during rush hour.
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