Land Transportation - Transit Actions

Here you will learn some English words related to transit actions such as "drive", "commute", and "board."

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to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .

to bike [verb]

to use a bicycle to reach one's destination

Ex: During their vacation , they planned to bike along the scenic trails of the countryside .

to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .

to motor [verb]

to move or travel using a motor or engine-powered vehicle

Ex: They motored through the countryside , enjoying the scenic views .

to truck [verb]

to transport or convey goods by truck or a similar vehicle

Ex: The construction team trucks construction materials to the building site daily .

to run [verb]

(of means of transportation) to make a scheduled and regular journey along a specific route

Ex:

lift [noun]

a ride in a vehicle that takes someone from one place to another

Ex: The hotel shuttle provided a convenient lift to the airport .

to pick up [verb]

to let a person waiting by a road or street to get inside one's vehicle and give them a ride

Ex: I do n't usually pick up hitchhikers , but it was pouring rain .

to drop [verb]

to release or unload people or cargo from a vehicle

Ex: The shuttle service dropped the hikers at the trailhead early in the morning .

to commute [verb]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: Living in the suburbs , they have to commute by car .

to bypass [verb]

to navigate around or avoid something by taking an alternative route or direction

Ex: Hikers were forced to bypass the closed trail and find an alternative way to reach the summit .

to hitchhike [verb]

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

Ex: When their car broke down in the middle of nowhere , they had no choice but to hitchhike to the nearest town for assistance .

to alight [verb]

to get off or out of a vehicle or conveyance, especially after a journey

Ex: The passengers alighted from the airplane and headed towards the terminal .

to board [verb]

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

Ex: The cruise ship 's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely .

to catch [verb]

to reach and get on a bus, aircraft, or train in time

Ex: She usually catches the 8 a.m. metro to the university .

to change [verb]

to move from a vehicle, airplane, etc. to another in order to continue a journey

Ex: You 'll need to change at the bus terminal to continue your journey .

to get [verb]

to use a taxi, bus, train, plane, etc. for transportation

Ex: Let 's get a ferry to the nearby island for a day trip .

to hail [verb]

to signal an approaching taxi or bus to stop

Ex: The man hailed a taxi outside the airport terminal .

to hop [verb]

to take a short and usually informal trip, often by using public transportation or a small aircraft

Ex: Instead of driving , they prefer to hop a train when commuting to work .

to take [verb]

to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere

Ex: She took the bus to the airport for her flight .

to terminate [verb]

(of a vehicle) to come to a complete stop at the end of its journey

Ex: The ferry terminates at the island 's main dock .

to get in [verb]

to physically enter a vehicle, such as a car or taxi

Ex: The taxi pulled up to the curb , and I quickly got in .

to detrain [verb]

to get off a train

Ex: Please wait for the train to fully stop before attempting to detrain for safety reasons .

to ply [verb]

to travel along a specific path on a regular basis

Ex: The delivery truck would ply the highway , transporting goods from the warehouse to various retail locations .

to transport [verb]

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world .

to embark [verb]

to board a plane or ship

Ex: The captain announced that we could embark the ferry to the nearby island .

to disembark [verb]

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

aboard [adverb]

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

Ex: Once the children were safely aboard , the bus pulled away from the curb .

road trip [noun]

a trip taken by car, typically for leisure or vacation purposes, where the primary mode of transportation is driving on roads and highways

Ex: We packed our bags and set off on a spontaneous road trip for the weekend .

round trip [noun]

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

Ex: I prefer a round trip because it ’s more convenient .

Land Transportation
Vehicle Terms and Types	Vehicle Body Types	Utility Vehicles	Personal and Performance Vehicles
Historical Vehicles and Carriages	Emergency Vehicles and Transportation Services	Public Transportation	Vehicle Undercarriage and Main Structure
Vehicle Systems	Vehicle Interior	Vehicle Exterior and Accessories	Engine Components and Additives
Vehicle Users	Transit Actions	Driving Operations and Terms	Driving Techniques
Fueling Terms	Road Accidents and Conditions	Driving Offences and Crimes	Traffic Terminology and Regulation
Traffic Signs	Documentation and Charges	Vehicle Maintenance and Restoration	Automotive Industry
Infrastructure	Road Design and Features	Urban Roads and Spaces	Residential and Rural Spaces
Highway Infrastructure and Intersections	Road Construction and Maintenance	Road Barriers and Safety Elements	Rolling Stock
Train and Locomotive Parts	Passenger Accomadations	Railroad Infrastructure	Railroad Operations and Safety Control
Railroad Personnel	Railroad Signals and Maintenance