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Term: Redline

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Sense 1:

Definition: In the context of automotive and transportation, redline refers to the maximum engine speed at which it is safe to operate a vehicle without causing damage.

Sample Sentence: The driver pushed the car's engine to the redline, experiencing the full power of the high-performance vehicle.

Sense 2:

Definition: To redline also means to set a limit or boundary, typically referring to a maximum level or threshold.

Sample Sentence: The company's expenses have redlined and exceeded the budget for the third consecutive quarter.

Sense 3:

Definition: In the banking industry, redlining is the discriminatory practice of denying or limiting financial services, such as loans or insurance, to certain geographic areas based on their residents' ethnicity or income level.

Sample Sentence: The government introduced regulations to prevent redlining and ensure equal access to financial services for all communities.

Sense 4:

Definition: Redline can also be used as an adjective to describe something as being at a very high energy level or extreme intensity.

Sample Sentence: The party had a redline atmosphere with loud music, dancing, and vibrant decorations.

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