Shipping And Logistics Terms

adjective forming a tight seal that does not allow air or other substances to pass through

• The airtight container kept the food fresh for a longer period of time.
• Make sure you seal the bag airtight to keep the chips from going stale.
• I always zip my backpack airtight so nothing falls out.
• Her alibi was airtight, so there was no way she could have committed the crime.

verb the action of leaving or going away from a place

• The train departed from the station right on time.
• We waved goodbye as the bus departed.
• The party was lit until the cops showed up and everyone departed.
• His patience finally departed after waiting for hours.

noun a payment that is due

adjective appropriate or expected under the circumstances

preposition because of or as a result of

• The project deadline was extended due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I couldn't submit my assignment on time because of some unexpected issues.
• I missed the bus due to some bad luck.
• Her success was due to her hard work and dedication.

verb past tense of enclose, meaning to close off or surround something

adjective describing a space that is closed off or surrounded by something

• Please find the enclosed documents for your review.
• I've put the papers in the envelope for you.
• Check out the stuff I put in here.
• His emotions were like an enclosed box, hidden from everyone.

noun A clause in a contract that allows for the suspension or termination of the contract due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the parties involved.

• The company invoked force majeure to cancel the contract due to unforeseen circumstances.
• The event was cancelled last minute because of force majeure.
• We can't control the weather, it's like force majeure.
• In life, unexpected challenges can be seen as force majeure events that test our resilience.

adjective large in amount, size, or extent; substantial

• The company imposed a hefty fine on the employee for violating the code of conduct.
• He had to pay a hefty price for missing the deadline on the project.
• She dropped a hefty amount of cash on that new designer handbag.
• The weight of the world felt hefty on his shoulders as he struggled with his personal problems.

verb to connect a telephone call to the intended recipient

adverb in a manner that allows for completion or success

• I will put through your payment as soon as possible.
• I'll put through your order right now.
• Let me put through your request real quick.
• She had to put herself through a lot of challenges to achieve her goals.

noun a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination

verb to plan or determine a route for travel

adjective used to describe something related to a particular route

preposition used to indicate the direction or location of a route

• The new highway route will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities.
• Let's take the scenic route to the beach instead of the highway.
• I know a shortcut route that will get us there faster.
• She took a different route in her career and ended up finding success in a new industry.

noun a sudden, uncontrollable slide

verb to slide uncontrollably in a particular direction

• The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to skid on the icy road.
• I almost skidded on the wet floor in the kitchen.
• He skidded into the DMs with a cheesy pickup line.
• Her plans began to skid off course when unexpected obstacles arose.

noun a difficult or challenging situation

• The narrow hallway created a tight squeeze for the guests trying to pass through.
• I had to suck in my stomach to make it through that tight squeeze in the doorway.
• Man, that was a real tight squeeze getting the car into that parking spot.
• Trying to meet all the project deadlines was like navigating through a tight squeeze.

noun the amount of money or value that is lost

• The insurance company declared the car as a total loss after the accident.
• The car was completely wrecked in the accident, it's a total loss.
• Dude, your phone fell in the pool? That's a total loss, man.
• After losing the championship game, the team felt like it was a total loss.

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

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The empty barrel was left outside the warehouse.
• Why is there an empty barrel in the backyard?
• That empty barrel is just taking up space.
• His arguments were like an empty barrel, making a lot of noise but lacking substance.