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Public Transportation Vocabulary - People Mover

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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tram
tram
[noun]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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airport
airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: She arrived at the airport two hours before her flight .
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theme park

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

Ex: The new theme park features attractions based on popular movies .
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hit
hit
[noun]

someone or something that is extremely popular

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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .
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useful
useful
[Adjective]

providing help when needed

Ex: Having a mentor at work can be useful in guiding career decisions and providing valuable insights .
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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: Tomorrow, the train will run on a modified schedule due to track maintenance in the early morning hours.
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track
track
[noun]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

Ex: Whether for freight or passenger transport , tracks play a vital role in the functioning of railway systems worldwide .
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guideway
guideway
[noun]

a physical structure that directs and supports the movement of a vehicle, especially in systems like trains, trams, or automated transit

Ex: Some airports use automated shuttles on a guideway.
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course
course
[noun]

the path or direction along which something moves or travels

Ex: The course of the river shaped the surrounding land .
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magnet
magnet
[noun]

an object that produces an invisible field capable of attracting certain metals without physical contact

Ex: Earth itself acts like a giant magnet, creating a magnetic field that guides compasses .
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terminal
terminal
[noun]

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

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside the terminal.
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parking area

a lot where cars are parked

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main entrance

the most commonly used doorway or access point to a building, venue, or enclosed space

Ex: Security checks bags at the main entrance to ensure everyone 's safety .
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visit
visit
[noun]

the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

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air conditioning

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .
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environment

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

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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energy
energy
[noun]

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

Ex: Batteries store energy to power electronic devices .
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electricity

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: We use electricity to power the lights in our house .
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: He found it hard to concentrate on his work with all the noise coming from the street .
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loop
loop
[noun]

anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself)

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