1 (BrE) a path that goes under a road, etc. which people can use to cross to the other side
SYNUNDERPASS
2 (AmE) an underground railway/railroad system in a city:
the New York subway * a subway station / train * a downtown subway stop * to ride / take the subway * In Boston the subway is known as the 'T'; in Washington DC it's the'Metro'. -< UNDERGROUND
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