Transportation Industry Terms

noun a period of time when a system or machine is not working or unavailable for use

• The company experienced significant downtime due to a server malfunction.
• My phone has been acting up lately, causing a lot of downtime.
• I can't believe we have to deal with this downtime right before the big presentation.
• After a busy week, I like to have some downtime to relax and recharge.

noun a person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn or stable

• The hostler at the inn was responsible for taking care of the horses.
• The hostler down at the stables always has a story to tell.
• I heard the hostler got in trouble for sneaking a smoke break behind the barn.
• As the hostler of the group, he was always the one to take charge and make sure everything was running smoothly.

noun A person or company that ships or transports goods or cargo

adjective Describing someone or something related to shipping or transportation

• The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the cargo is delivered safely and on time.
• The shipper just dropped off another package for delivery.
• I'm a hardcore shipper of this couple on the TV show.
• As a shipper of peace, she always tries to resolve conflicts among her friends.