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Meaning of modal shift | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A shift in prevalence from one mode of transport to another.

Examples

“Parts of the UK are experiencing a modal shift towards non-motorized transport.”
“Rail is clearly a more sustainable option, and the demographic of the population living in the areas served by the new stations certainly seems to be a good fit when it comes to modal shift.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

modal stacking modal verb modalism modalist Modalities modality

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