outerchange

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UK/ˌaʊ.tə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/

noun

A connection between two stations within walking distance of each other but which are not physically connected; used especially where a journey involving such a connection can be done on a single ticket.

“The five minute walk between Northwick Park and Kenton tube stations is a valid outerchange.”

Opposite
interchange
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Meanings

nounouterchange (plural outerchanges)

plural outerchanges

  1. LondonUKrail transportA connection between two stations within walking distance of each other but which are not physically connected; used especially where a journey involving such a connection can be done on a single ticket.

    The five minute walk between Northwick Park and Kenton tube stations is a valid outerchange.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
interchange

Origin

From outer + change by analogy with interchange.

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Cite this entry
APA

outerchange. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/outerchange

MLA

“outerchange.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/outerchange. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “outerchange,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/outerchange.

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