Pronunciation: /kəˈmjuːt/
noun a regular journey of some distance to and from one's place of work
A1 I take the bus to work every day, it's my daily commute.
A2 She enjoys listening to music during her long commute to school.
B1 The company offers flexible working hours to help employees with their commutes.
B2 After moving closer to the city, his commute time was cut in half.
C1 The city council is investing in public transportation to improve commuters' experiences.
C2 His commute to the office involves taking a train, then a bus, and finally a short walk.
verb to travel some distance regularly between one's home and one's place of work
A1 I commute to work by bus.
A2 She commutes to the city every day for her job.
B1 He commutes from the suburbs to downtown for his new job.
B2 The train is usually crowded during peak hours when people commute.
C1 Despite the long commute, she enjoys listening to podcasts on the way to work.
C2 After living in the city for years, she decided to move closer to her workplace to shorten her commute.
formal The daily commute to work can be quite tiring and time-consuming.
informal I hate my commute every morning, it's always so crowded on the train.
slang I wish my commute wasn't such a drag, it takes forever to get to the office.
figurative The commute to success is often filled with obstacles and challenges.
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