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Essentiële Woordenschat voor de TOEFL - Transportation

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over transport, zoals "terminal", "startbaan", "navigeren" etc., die nodig zijn voor het TOEFL-examen.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
connection
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

verbinding,  aansluiting

verbinding, aansluiting

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terminal
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

terminal, station

terminal, station

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside the terminal.
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air traffic control
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio

luchtverkeersleiding, luchtverkeersbeheer

luchtverkeersleiding, luchtverkeersbeheer

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aviation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the process of flying an aircraft

luchtvaart

luchtvaart

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to board
[werkwoord]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

instappen, aan boord gaan

instappen, aan boord gaan

Ex: The flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .De stewardessen vroegen de passagiers om ordelijk **aan boord te gaan**.
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aboard
[bijwoord]

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

aan boord, ingestapt

aan boord, ingestapt

Ex: All tourists were aboard the cruise ship by sunset.Alle toeristen waren tegen zonsondergang **aan boord** van het cruiseschip.
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transit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

transit

transit

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to touch down
[werkwoord]

(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground

landen, neerkomen

landen, neerkomen

Ex: As the hot air balloon descended , the experienced pilot aimed to touch down softly in the designated landing area .Toen het heteluchtballon daalde, mikte de ervaren piloot om zachtjes te **landen** in het aangewezen landingsgebied.
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runway
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

startbaan, landingsbaan

startbaan, landingsbaan

Ex: A new runway was built to handle more flights .Er is een nieuwe **startbaan** gebouwd om meer vluchten te verwerken.
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on-board
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

aan boord, boord-

aan boord, boord-

Ex: The cruise ship 's on-board entertainment included live shows .Het **aan boord** entertainment van het cruiseschip omvatte live shows.
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in-flight
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

offered or occurring during a flight

aan boord, tijdens de vlucht

aan boord, tijdens de vlucht

Ex: Passengers were entertained by the in-flight movies on the long journey .De passagiers werden vermaakt door de **aan boord** films tijdens de lange reis.
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cabin crew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

cabinepersoneel, vliegtuigbemanning

cabinepersoneel, vliegtuigbemanning

Ex: He admired the efficiency of the cabin crew during the long flight .Hij bewonderde de efficiëntie van de **cabinbemanning** tijdens de lange vlucht.
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excess baggage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

luggage that weighs more than the amount each passenger is allowed on a flight without paying extra money

overbagage, extra bagage

overbagage, extra bagage

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ascent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act or process of moving upward

stijging, klim

stijging, klim

Ex: The spacecraft 's ascent into the atmosphere was successful , marking a historic moment for space exploration .De **stijging** van het ruimtevaartuig in de atmosfeer was succesvol, wat een historisch moment betekende voor ruimteverkenning.
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descent
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

downward movement

afdaling

afdaling

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control tower
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled

verkeerstoren, luchtverkeersleidingstoren

verkeerstoren, luchtverkeersleidingstoren

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turbulence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

turbulentie, onrust

turbulentie, onrust

Ex: As the helicopter ascended , it encountered turbulence, causing the ride to feel more exhilarating than anticipated .Toen de helikopter steeg, kwam hij **turbulentie** tegen, waardoor de rit opwindender aanvoelde dan verwacht.
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to navigate
[werkwoord]

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

navigeren, begeleiden

navigeren, begeleiden

Ex: The navigator instructed the driver on how to navigate through diverse landscapes and terrains .De **navigator** instrueerde de bestuurder over hoe te navigeren door diverse landschappen en terreinen.
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jet lag
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

jetlag, tijdsverschil moeheid

jetlag, tijdsverschil moeheid

Ex: The effects of jet lag can vary depending on the direction of travel and individual resilience .De effecten van **jetlag** kunnen variëren afhankelijk van de reisrichting en individuele veerkracht.
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landing card
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a card that a passenger on a ship or airplane fills in with their personal information and then gives to officials upon arrival

landingskaart, aankomstkaart

landingskaart, aankomstkaart

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shipping
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea

verzending, zeetransport

verzending, zeetransport

Ex: Efficient shipping logistics are crucial for global businesses to ensure timely delivery of products to customers .Efficiënte **verzend**logistiek is cruciaal voor wereldwijde bedrijven om tijdige levering van producten aan klanten te garanderen.
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cargo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

goods on board an aircraft, ship, or vehicle, being transported

lading,  vracht

lading, vracht

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boarding pass
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

instapkaart, boardingpas

instapkaart, boardingpas

Ex: The boarding pass was required for the tax refund process at the airport .
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baggage claim
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

bagage-afhaalruimte

bagage-afhaalruimte

Ex: Delayed flights often lead to longer waits at the baggage claim.Vertraagde vluchten leiden vaak tot langere wachttijden bij de **bagage-afhandeling**.
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transfer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation

overstap, overstapkaartje

overstap, overstapkaartje

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freight
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

goods carried by aircraft, trains, trucks, or ships; the transportation of goods using this method

vracht, vervoerde goederen

vracht, vervoerde goederen

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to cruise
[werkwoord]

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

cruisen, varen

cruisen, varen

Ex: The family decided to cruise instead of flying .Het gezin besloot te **cruisen** in plaats van te vliegen.
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signpost
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a sign that provides information such as the distance to a certain place or its direction, usually found at the side of a road

wegwijzer, verkeersbord

wegwijzer, verkeersbord

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to pull in
[werkwoord]

(of a train or bus) to arrive at a station

aankomen, het station binnenrijden

aankomen, het station binnenrijden

Ex: He was on the platform when the midnight train pulled in.Hij stond op het perron toen de middernachtstrein **binnenkwam**.
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to pull out
[werkwoord]

(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board

vertrekken, wegrijden

vertrekken, wegrijden

Ex: She watched from the window as the countryside passed by after the train pulled out.Ze keek uit het raam terwijl het platteland voorbijging nadat de trein was **vertrokken**.
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approach
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the part during an aircraft's flight when it is about to land

nadering, naderingfase

nadering, naderingfase

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autopilot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a system or device in a ship or aircraft that can keep it on a preset course

automatische piloot, autopilot

automatische piloot, autopilot

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co-pilot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a pilot who assists the main pilot during a flight

copiloot, tweede piloot

copiloot, tweede piloot

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carry-on
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a suitcase or a small bag that one can carry onto an airplane

handbagage, koffer voor in de cabine

handbagage, koffer voor in de cabine

Ex: She carefully packed her carry-on with everything she would need during the flight .
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coach
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the cheapest class of accommodations on a train or plane

goedkoopste klasse, economy class

goedkoopste klasse, economy class

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hub
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a central station, airport, etc. that provides passengers with many services

centrum, knooppunt

centrum, knooppunt

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steward
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who attends to passengers on an airplane, train, or ship

steward, cabinemedewerker

steward, cabinemedewerker

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