Aviation Safety Terms

verb to cause someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another

• The construction crew had to divert traffic away from the accident site.
• We need to divert our plans for the weekend and stay in to finish this project.
• Let's divert the conversation to something more interesting.
• Her clever remarks were able to divert attention from her mistakes.

noun a way out, especially of a building; an exit

verb to go out; to depart

• The emergency exit serves as an egress route in case of fire.
• Make sure you know where the egress is in case of an emergency.
• I'll meet you at the egress after the concert.
• Finding the egress from a difficult situation can be challenging.

adjective Resulting in failure or disaster

• The doctor informed the family that the patient's condition was fatal.
• The car crash was fatal, there were no survivors.
• That disease is no joke, it's fatal if not treated early.
• The fatal mistake in his business plan led to the company's downfall.

noun a feeling of extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion

verb to cause to feel tired or exhausted

• The long hours of work led to extreme fatigue among the employees.
• I'm feeling so tired and drained, it's like a never-ending fatigue.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm too fatigued from the gym earlier.
• The constant stress and pressure caused a deep fatigue in his soul.

adjective easily broken or shattered

• The delicate glassware is frangible and must be handled with care.
• Be careful with that vase, it's frangible.
• Don't drop that, it's frangible and will shatter easily.
• His ego is so frangible that any criticism will break him down.

noun a fierce or angry stare

verb to stare fiercely or angrily

• The professor fixed a stern glare on the student who was talking during the lecture.
• I could feel my mom's disapproving glare from across the room.
• The bouncer gave us a mean glare when we tried to sneak in without IDs.
• The spotlight on the stage was so bright, it felt like a glare in my eyes.

noun a source of illumination

verb to depart quickly or suddenly

• The power outage caused the light to go out in the entire building.
• I was reading a book when suddenly the light went out.
• I was about to take a shower but the light went out, so I had to use my phone flashlight.
• When the truth came out, it was like a light out moment for everyone involved.

noun a cautious or careful distance maintained in order to avoid trouble or danger

• It is advisable to give a wide berth to individuals who exhibit unethical behavior.
• I always give that grumpy neighbor a wide berth to avoid any unnecessary drama.
• I make sure to give that sketchy guy at the party a wide berth.
• He decided to give the topic a wide berth in conversation to avoid any conflict.

noun In a broader sense, ACAS can refer to any type of collision avoidance system used in various industries and applications.

• The ACAS code of practice provides guidance on how to handle workplace disputes.
• Have you read up on the ACAS guidelines for resolving conflicts at work?
• I heard ACAS is the go-to for sorting out drama at the office.
• Using ACAS is like having a mediator to help navigate through tough conversations.

noun a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level

• Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.
• If you climb too high in the mountains, you might experience hypoxia due to the lack of oxygen at high altitudes.
• I felt so out of breath at the top of the stairs, it was like I had a bit of hypoxia going on.
• Being in a toxic relationship can feel like emotional hypoxia, draining you of the love and support you need.

noun A mistake or oversight made by a person

• The investigation concluded that the plane crash was caused by human error.
• The reason the project failed was simply human error.
• Oops, that mistake was all human error.
• In the game of life, human error is just another obstacle to overcome.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective drink-fly limit

• The drink-fly limit for pilots is strictly enforced to ensure safety during flights.
• Hey, remember to stay under the drink-fly limit if you're planning on flying tomorrow.
• Don't be dumb and exceed the drink-fly limit, it's not worth the risk.
• She felt like she was reaching her own personal drink-fly limit after one too many cocktails.

noun A person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'error' is a noun that refers to a mistake or a fault.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'accidental' is an adjective that describes the type of error as being unintentional or occurring by chance.

• The report contained an accidental error in the calculation of financial figures.
• Oops, I made an accidental error in the spreadsheet.
• I totally goofed up and made an accidental error on the project.
• Her accidental error was like a small pebble causing a big ripple effect in the project.

noun a medical condition caused by air bubbles entering the bloodstream

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• Aeroembolism, also known as an air embolism, is a condition caused by air bubbles entering the bloodstream.
• I heard that aeroembolism can happen if you hold your breath for too long while scuba diving.
• Dude, don't mess around with aeroembolism when you're diving, it's serious stuff.
• The aeroembolism of misinformation spread quickly through the community, causing confusion and chaos.