Tailgate
Pronunciation: /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/
Tailgate (verb)
- to drive very close behind another vehicle, often dangerously.
- to have a social gathering near the back of a parked vehicle, often before a sports event.
Examples
- Drivers should not tailgate on the highway.
- Tailgating can lead to accidents in heavy traffic.
Common collocations: tailgate a car, avoid tailgating, stop tailgating, tailgate party, tailgate with friends
Tailgate (noun)
- the back door of a truck or van that opens downward.
Examples
- The tailgate was left open accidentally.
- He loaded the boxes into the tailgate.