Transportation And Logistics Terms

noun a transportation of supplies or personnel by air, especially in an emergency

verb to transport supplies or personnel by air, especially in an emergency

• The government organized an airlift to evacuate the citizens from the war-torn region.
• They used an airlift to bring in supplies to the remote village.
• The team pulled off a risky airlift to rescue the stranded climbers.
• The CEO's bold decision was like an airlift for the struggling company, providing much-needed support and resources.

adjective located behind a ship

adverb in a backward direction

• The ship slowly moved astern to dock at the port.
• He reversed the car astern into the parking spot.
• She decided to back the truck astern to avoid hitting the pole.
• The project seemed to be moving astern as deadlines were missed.

adjective describing something that is able to be moved or changed in position

• The antique desk had movable drawers for easy reconfiguration.
• The chairs in the conference room are all movable, so feel free to rearrange them as needed.
• I love how this couch is so movable - makes it easy to change up the living room layout.
• His opinions on the matter are quite movable, depending on who he's talking to.

noun a person who works in a yard, such as a railroad yard or a lumber yard

• The yardman meticulously tended to the gardens and lawns of the estate.
• The yardman is always out there working hard in the yard.
• My buddy is the best yardman in town, he can make any yard look amazing.
• She was the yardman of the group, always taking care of everyone's needs and making sure everything was in order.