noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a driving/parking/traffic offence
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Speeding is the most common traffic offence.
a parking permit
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You’ll need to apply for a residential parking permit.
disabled parking/toilet/access etc (= for physically disabled people )
DNS parking
illegal parking/gambling/hunting etc
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The fines for illegal parking are likely to increase.
parking brake
parking facilities
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The building has parking facilities for twenty cars.
parking garage
parking light
parking lot
parking meter
parking restrictions
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Are there parking restrictions in the city centre?
parking ticket
valet parking
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
ample
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Groups please book in advance. Ample free parking .
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Well recommended food. 2.5 acres of terraced lawns with 25 metre heated outdoor pool. Ample car parking .
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Close to buses, taxis and shops and with ample free street parking .
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There is ample car parking facilities for 50 cars.
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Answer Yes, we are fortunate; we have uncovered parking , and there are ample other parking facilities nearby.
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Unrestricted access and ample street parking .
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The National Railway Museum has ample car parking and access for visitors with disabilities.
free
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No service charge and tipping is not necessary. Free parking of course.
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Ample free parking available with all properties.
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Short walk to shops, beach, pitch and putt, ten pin bowling, windsurfing lagoon, tennis. Free parking .
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Close to buses, taxis and shops and with ample free street parking .
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Safeway wants to build a £15m supermarket with 700 free parking spaces, an application rejected by Darlington Borough Council last year.
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The centre is located in beautiful parkland and has a bar, cafe and free parking .
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Looking like a Legoland space station, Ikea also provides supervised nurseries, free parking , restaurants and endless loos.
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Secure free parking will be available at the Cathedral.
private
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Extensive range of blended and malt whiskies and beers. Private parking .
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Beautiful terrace restaurant. Private parking .
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Tasteful lounge bar. Private parking .
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Superb view of the Forth bridges. Private parking .
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Hot and cold snacks in the friendly lounge bar. Private parking .
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Good wine list, over 30 whiskies, draught beers including Guinness. Private parking .
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Public bar and pleasant lounge and cocktail bars. Private parking .
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The Crest Bar is a popular meeting place. Private parking .
■ NOUN
area
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Her car is out in the parking area .
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An extended parking area has enabled the restoration or eroded downland where formerly the grass had been all but lost to cars.
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The Alvingham pottery is most attractively sited with a good sized gravel parking area .
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Dusk was just falling as they turned into the parking area down by the river.
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The system works, it ensures that parking areas are used effectively and it is simple and cheap to operate and supervise.
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Without the creation of new off-street parking areas , this problem is likely to intensify.
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When she reached the front door she was unable to resist turning to survey the parking area .
bay
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There are proper parking bays for the transport and trailer right next to the water.
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The Department of Environment will give the green light to parking bays for certain disabled people.
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As soon as the propellers came to a standstill the passengers disembarked on to the parking bay in front of a small terminal building.
car
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Darlington is poorly served for car parking .
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It is proposed to extend the car parking facilities with improved amenities and probably a café replacing the old caravan snack bar.
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Located behind these buildings were the vast kitchen, store-rooms, housekeeping, laundry, staff rooms and car parking .
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Should they charge for car parking ?
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Please note that the individual hotels may make a charge for car parking .
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Bedrooms are spacious and all have private bathroom and balcony; most take a third bed. Car parking is available.
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Features can include car parking , lift, balcony, fitted kitchen, audio entry phone, fitted wardrobes and double glazing.
facility
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It is proposed to extend the car parking facilities with improved amenities and probably a café replacing the old caravan snack bar.
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The survey looked at which cities cater for cyclists and covered everything from parking facilities to potholes.
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There is ample car parking facilities for 50 cars.
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Some sites have facilities for barbecues, and many have parking facilities.
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Question Are there any parking facilities ?
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Adequate street and multi-storey parking facilities are available within easy walking distance.
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Answer Yes, we are fortunate; we have uncovered parking , and there are ample other parking facilities nearby.
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Loading bays and car parking facilities may also be necessary.
lot
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He loitered in the parking lot , pleasantly bemused by the coquettish chatter of juniors who courted him.
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It's down there in the parking lot .
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It includes handling their reception at the station, airport or parking lot .
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Great creamy clusters of white lilac fringed the parking lot and tulips blew behind allotment wire.
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After some reconnoitring he found what he wanted: an unattended taxi on a parking lot screened by buildings.
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After an hour or so the Carpettes still linger in the parking lot as the coach doors slam shut.
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He had donkey rides out in the parking lot .
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He disappeared from a parking lot while waiting for a Mafia contact, from where flashbacks of his past are reconstructed.
meter
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Capital expenditure was switched to current accounts, and parking meters and town halls leased to private companies.
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I took his parking meter space in part-payment for my woman.
place
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With painful care she eased the car out of its parking place and into the flow of traffic.
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His scheme involves eliminating 100,000 parking places and installing 15,000 parking-meters.
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With its narrow streets and lack of parking places , this city is best explored on foot.
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Privilege parking places yield little profit, while special perks can precipitate horrendous losses.
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He thought what Susan had thought: The parking place close to Lori's house.
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Her eyebrows rose in astonishment when she saw that somebody had taken her parking place .
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His transport manager must have had nightmares finding parking places for a caravan of that size.
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Can you meet me at the parking place outside the cathedral in half an hour?
problem
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But at the height of the season, visitors virtually swamp the village, causing major parking problems in the narrow streets.
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Leyburn parish council feels that the charges will worsen parking problems in the town.
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Parking problems: Councillors will try to resolve parking problems in Lingdale High Street which have brought complaints about traffic congestion.
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Amsterdam has substantial parking problems and suffers chronic congestion and pollution.
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They also fear it could lead to parking problems and more traffic.
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No parking problems at these restaurants with private car parks.
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The committee had also carried out a survey of parking problems in residential areas.
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This will help traffic problems but will create more parking problems.
space
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No parking spaces are lost in this arrangement, a vital consideration in inner-city districts.
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The money will be spent on new trees and more parking space in the village park.
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He backed her out of the parking space , then drove towards the automatic garage doors.
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I even found a legal parking space .
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Indeed, local firms report increased turnover, despite the continuing fears about inadequate parking space .
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The driver sought out the agreed parking space which was as far away as possible from the canteen and shop complex.
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But when the development is completed 75 parking spaces will have been lost to the public.
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Car parking space is available at the Halls of Residence in Laisteridge Lane and near the residences on the main campus.
ticket
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Inside was a summons for non-payment of a parking ticket .
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A traffic warden, finding an empty car, gave the Vicar a parking ticket .
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There was a parking ticket neatly tucked under the windshield wiper.
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Two bills and a threatening letter about a parking ticket .
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Park in a well-lit area or use an attended car park and never leave your parking ticket in the car!
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Read in studio A man has been fined £1200 after failing to display a car parking ticket .
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Charles ended up with a clean bill of health and a parking ticket .
■ VERB
find
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She found a parking space close to the main entrance.
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I even found a legal parking space.
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The excellent weather had brought out more sun-seekers and it was harder than before to find a parking space in Nice.
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Today, you can not find a parking space.
include
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Features can include car parking , lift, balcony, fitted kitchen, audio entry phone, fitted wardrobes and double glazing.
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Fans should note that single day tickets do not include camping and car parking .
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Sedgefield council's development subcommittee has approved the plan which includes 192 car parking spaces.
provide
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The numerous inns providing car parking in their spacious yards and former stables are remaining links with Howden's previous importance.
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The stop has been in position for many years and is provided for within the parking arrangements and controls within the area.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
off-street parking
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Parking is a problem but the parish council are working to get a proper car park to give off-street parking.
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Without the creation of new off-street parking areas, this problem is likely to intensify.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Parking is available on Lamay Street.
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The sign said "No Parking ."
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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At least one school has leased a redundant playground to a local factory for off-street day time parking .
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Close to buses, taxis and shops and with ample free street parking .
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I pull briskly into our room parking space.
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In front of the second dicky are the aforementioned fuel tank selector, cowl flap, cabin heat and air controls and parking brake.
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Mr Gould had gone to Mr Hoad's home in Gloucester to collect unpaid fines for parking and car tax.
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Should they charge for car parking ?
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The driver sought out the agreed parking space which was as far away as possible from the canteen and shop complex.
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There are also 1000 parking spaces.