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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Subway

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
subway
subway
[noun]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

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public transportation

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

Ex: He fell asleep on the public transportation and missed his stop. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

Ex: The train runs through the countryside every morning, stopping at several stations along the way. 
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track
track
[noun]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

Ex: Tracks are essential for guiding trains along their journey, ensuring they stay on course from start to finish. 
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underground
underground
[Adjective]

situated, operating, or existing beneath the surface of the ground

Ex: The underground subway system provides efficient transportation in the city. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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to power
to power
[Verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
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to [get] stuck
to get stuck
[phrase]

to become physically unable to leave or escape from a place or situation

Ex: The elevator stopped working and we got stuck between floors. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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electric
electric
[Adjective]

relating to, produced by, or using electricity

Ex: The electric lights in the room flickered as the storm outside intensified. 
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electric train

a train powered by electricity instead of fuel like diesel or coal

Ex: The electric train arrived at the station on time. 
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steam train

a type of train powered by steam engine that uses steam pressure to move

Ex: The old steam train whistled as it left the station. 
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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line
line
[noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

Ex: The commuter line was delayed by signal problems. 
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station
station
[noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex: I arrived early at the station to make sure I didn't miss my train. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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to produce

to cause or bring about something

Ex: No conventional drug had produced any significant change. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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Tube
Tube
[noun]

a railway that operates underground, typically in a city

Ex: She took the Tube to work this morning. 
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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metro
metro
[noun]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

Ex: He used an app to check the metro schedule. 
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Tokyo
Tokyo
[noun]

the capital city of Japan, best known for its advanced technology, fashion, food, and entertainment

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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: He prefers to ride the bus to work instead of driving. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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istanbul
istanbul
[noun]

the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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Turkey
Turkey
[noun]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Ex: Many people visit Turkey for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches. 
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