skid

nounfeminine/dɨʁɐˈpaʒɐ̃j̃/medium

der·ra·pa·gem

Definitions

1The act or instance of skidding; an uncontrolled slide of a vehicle, typically sideways.

The car went into a skid on the icy road.

He managed to control the skid expertly.

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Common collocations

dangerous skidto go into a skidto avoid a skid

2Figuratively, a significant deviation from a planned budget or schedule.

The construction project suffered a major cost overrun.

We need to prevent any schedule overrun.

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budget overruncost overrun

Do francês 'déraper'.