1. adequate space to move or work freely
2. freedom of action or choice
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The small apartment didn’t give us much elbowroom.
• We need more elbowroom in the kitchen when we’re cooking together.
• The new manager gave employees more elbowroom to make decisions.
• There’s not enough elbowroom in this crowded subway car.
• The treaty provides elbowroom for both countries to negotiate.
• After the renovation, we finally have some elbowroom in the office.
• The tight deadline left little elbowroom for creative changes.