traction

noun uncountable

US /ˈtrækʃ(ə)n/

1
the degree to which a new idea, product, etc. becomes popular or more widely accepted
Does this idea have traction with you, Jonathan?
gain/get traction:
Mobile broadband is quickly gaining traction despite its late entry to the Chinese market.
Sadly, plans to ban diesel-engined cars failed to get much traction with the public.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being attractive
appeal
character
glamor
2
the ability of wheels to move over a surface without slipping
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
3
the action of pulling something over a surface, or the type of power used for pulling
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
4
medicalthe use of special equipment to hold someone’s body in a particular position
That leg will be in traction for at least three weeks.
Synonyms and related words
Medical and health treatments
acupressure
acupuncture
aftercare

单词	traction
释义	traction noun uncountable UK /ˈtrækʃ(ə)n/ Other entries for this word traction engine noun DEFINITIONS4 1 the degree to which a new idea, product etc becomes popular or more widely accepted Does this idea have traction with you, Jonathan? gain/get traction: Mobile broadband is quickly gaining traction despite its late entry to the Chinese market. Sadly, plans to ban diesel-engined cars failed to get much traction with the public. Synonyms and related words The quality of being attractive appeal character charm 2 the action of pulling something over a surface, or the type of power used for pulling Synonyms and related words Physical forces and processes absorbance air resistance amplitude 3 the ability of wheels to move over a surface without slipping Synonyms and related words Physical forces and processes absorbance air resistance amplitude 4 medicalthe use of special equipment to hold someone’s body in a particular position That leg will be in traction for at least three weeks. Synonyms and related words Medical and health treatments acupressure acupuncture aftercare traction noun uncountable US /ˈtrækʃ(ə)n/ Other entries for this word traction engine noun DEFINITIONS4 1 the degree to which a new idea, product, etc. becomes popular or more widely accepted Does this idea have traction with you, Jonathan? gain/get traction: Mobile broadband is quickly gaining traction despite its late entry to the Chinese market. Sadly, plans to ban diesel-engined cars failed to get much traction with the public. Synonyms and related words The quality of being attractive appeal character glamor 2 the ability of wheels to move over a surface without slipping Synonyms and related words Physical forces and processes absorbance air resistance amplitude 3 the action of pulling something over a surface, or the type of power used for pulling Synonyms and related words Physical forces and processes absorbance air resistance amplitude 4 medicalthe use of special equipment to hold someone’s body in a particular position That leg will be in traction for at least three weeks. Synonyms and related words Medical and health treatments acupressure acupuncture aftercare
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