connection
[noun]
a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey
Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Transportation
Here you will learn some English words about transportation, such as "terminal", "runway", "navigate", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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terminal
[noun]
a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey
Ex:
There
were
shops
and
restaurants
inside
the
terminal
for
passengers
to
enjoy
.
air traffic control
[noun]
the process or act of controlling and directing the aircrafts during their flight which happens in the control tower using radio
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
.
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
.
to touch down
[verb]
(of an aircraft or spacecraft) to land on the ground
Ex:
The
seaplane
smoothly
touched down
on
the
calm
waters
of
the
lake
.
runway
[noun]
a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from
Ex:
The
airport
has
a
long
and
wide
runway
.
on-board
[adjective]
located or provided on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Ex:
The
train
's
on-board
Wi
-
Fi
was
unexpectedly
fast
.
in-flight
[adjective]
offered or occurring during a flight
Ex:
The
airline
offers
free
Wi-Fi
as
part
of
its
in-flight
services
.
cabin crew
[noun]
the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft
Ex:
The
cabin crew
conducted
safety
demonstrations
before
takeoff
.
excess baggage
[noun]
luggage that weighs more than the amount each passenger is allowed on a flight without paying extra money
ascent
[noun]
the act or process of moving upward
Ex:
The
balloon
's
slow
ascent
into
the
sky
was
mesmerizing
to
watch
.
control tower
[noun]
the tallest building at an airport from which aircraft's movements are controlled
turbulence
[noun]
instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air
Ex:
Scientists
study
turbulence
in
fluid
dynamics
to
better
understand
how
it
affects
everything
from
aircraft
design
to
weather
patterns
.
to navigate
[verb]
to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map
Ex:
The
driving
instructor
taught
the
student
how
to
navigate
through traffic
and
use
road signs
.
jet lag
[noun]
the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones
Ex:
Jet lag
can
affect
athletes
traveling
to
compete
in
international
tournaments
.
landing card
[noun]
a card that a passenger on a ship or airplane fills in with their personal information and then gives to officials upon arrival
shipping
[noun]
the act of transporting goods, particularly by sea
Ex:
International
shipping
can
be
complex
,
requiring
detailed
knowledge
of
customs
regulations
and
import
/
export
laws
.
boarding pass
[noun]
a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane
Ex:
She
was
relieved
when
she
found
her
boarding pass
in
her
coat
pocket
.
baggage claim
[noun]
the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land
Ex:
She
spotted
her
suitcase
on
the
conveyor belt
at
the
baggage claim
.
transfer
[noun]
a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation
freight
[noun]
goods carried by aircraft, trains, trucks, or ships; the transportation of goods using this method
to cruise
[verb]
to go on vacation by a ship or boat
Ex:
The
retirees
planned
to
cruise
across
the
Mediterranean
,
visiting
historical
sites
.
signpost
[noun]
a post displaying a sign that indicates directions or provides guidance on location or route
Ex:
Travelers
followed
the
signpost
to
reach
the
main
highway
.
to pull in
[verb]
(of a train or bus) to arrive at a station
Ex:
Passengers
were
alerted
as
the
train
was
about
to
pull in
to
the
terminal
.
to pull out
[verb]
(of a train or bus) to leave a station with passengers on board
Ex:
Everyone
was
seated
and
the
express train
pulled out
,
heading
to
its
next
destination
.
carry-on
[noun]
a suitcase or a small bag that one can carry onto an airplane
Ex:
His
carry-on
was
too large
to
fit in
the
overhead
compartment
.
