Transportation Terms

noun a device or piece of equipment used to hold or carry cards

• The card carrier must present their identification along with the credit card for verification.
• Hey, are you the card carrier for this account?
• I always make sure to have the card carrier with me when I go shopping.
• As the team captain, she was the card carrier and led her team to victory.

verb to communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another

• It is important to convey your ideas clearly in a professional setting.
• I need to convey this message to my friend before they make a mistake.
• I gotta convey to my parents that I'm not going out tonight.
• The painting conveys a sense of peace and tranquility.

noun the act of departing or setting out

• The scheduled departure of the train is at 3:45 PM.
• We should get to the airport early to avoid missing our departure.
• I heard Sarah missed her departure because she overslept.
• His sudden departure from the company left everyone shocked.

noun Motion is the act or process of moving or the state of being moved.

adjective Forward is describing the direction of the motion.

• The experiment showed that the object's forward motion was consistent with the laws of physics.
• I love the feeling of forward motion when riding my bike down a hill.
• Let's keep the forward motion going and finish this project before the deadline.
• In order to achieve success, we must maintain forward motion in our career goals.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'go up' is a verb phrase indicating movement in an upward direction.

• The price of oil is expected to go up due to increased demand.
• I heard that gas prices are going to go up next week.
• I bet the cost of those shoes is going to go up after the sale ends.
• His confidence seemed to go up after he received positive feedback from his boss.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea

verb to begin a journey or leave a place

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• After finishing their work, the team decided to hit the road and head back to the office.
• Alright, let's finish up here and hit the road before it gets too late.
• Hey man, it's getting late, we should hit the road soon.
• It's time to let go of the past and hit the road to a brighter future.

verb past tense of load, meaning to fill or place a large amount of something into or onto something else

adjective describing something that is heavily filled or covered with something

• The truck was loaded with supplies for the remote village.
• I'm feeling loaded after that big meal.
• She's always loaded with cash, it's like she never runs out.
• His words were loaded with hidden meaning, making it hard to decipher his true intentions.

noun a period of time when a service or utility is not available or functioning

• The power outage caused disruptions in the entire neighborhood.
• There was a blackout last night and we had to use candles.
• We had a power cut and had to resort to old-school methods.
• The outage of creativity in his work was evident in the final product.

noun a person walking on a road or in a developed area

adjective relating to or designed for walking; lacking inspiration or excitement; dull

• The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk.
• Watch out for pedestrians when driving through town.
• That driver almost hit a pedestrian, they need to pay more attention.
• In the world of business, he was just a pedestrian trying to keep up with the big players.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, such as 'short'

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, such as 'short'

preposition a word or phrase that connects a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective in a sentence, such as 'short of'

• The company's revenue fell short of expectations this quarter.
• I'm short of cash right now, can you lend me some?
• I'm short of time, so let's hurry up and finish this project.
• Her dedication to the cause never falls short of inspiring others.

noun a place or area in a building where there are no seats and people have to stand

adjective describing a situation where there are no available seats and people must stand

• The theater was so packed that it was standing room only for the entire performance.
• The concert was so crowded that it was standing room only, but we still had a great time.
• The club was so full that it was standing room only, but we managed to squeeze in near the bar.
• The support for the candidate was overwhelming, with standing room only at every campaign event.

noun A person employed in or in charge of loading and unloading ships at port

• The stevedore carefully loaded the cargo onto the ship.
• The stevedore was heaving boxes onto the boat all day.
• That stevedore is a beast when it comes to moving heavy stuff.
• She was like a stevedore, effortlessly juggling multiple tasks at once.

noun the action of moving from one place to another, typically over a long distance

verb to go from one place to another, typically over a long distance

• Traveling for business purposes can be quite exhausting but also rewarding.
• I love traveling to new places and exploring different cultures.
• I'm always down for some travel adventures, let's hit the road!
• Books can be a great way to travel to different worlds without leaving your home.

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

• The lights were turned off in order to conserve energy.
• I turned off the TV before leaving the room.
• I turned off my alarm and went back to sleep.
• She turned off her emotions after the breakup.

adjective describing something that continues without interruption or pause

• The lecture was delivered in an uninterrupted manner, allowing students to fully grasp the concepts.
• We had an uninterrupted movie marathon last night, it was so much fun!
• I love taking naps in the afternoon, it's my uninterrupted chill time.
• Her thoughts flowed uninterrupted like a river, clear and steady.

adjective describing a surface or object that does not have any distinguishing marks or signs

adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the absence of marking or distinguishing features

• The unmarked grave was located in the far corner of the cemetery.
• I found an unmarked trail that leads to a hidden waterfall.
• The package was left on the doorstep of the unmarked house.
• Her emotions remained unmarked by the events of the day.

noun an enclosed entrance or passage between the front door and the interior of a building

• The guests were greeted in the vestibule before entering the main hall.
• Let's wait in the vestibule until everyone arrives.
• I heard there's a secret passage in the vestibule that leads to the basement.
• His mind felt like a cluttered vestibule, filled with thoughts waiting to be sorted out.

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verb acronym for 'on my way'

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• I am on my way to the meeting.
• OMW to the party, see you there!
• OMW to grab some food, want anything?
• After years of hard work, she was finally on her way to success.

noun a period of time spent waiting for a connecting flight

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• The airline informed us that there would be a two-hour layover in Chicago before our final destination.
• We have a layover in Atlanta for about an hour, so we can grab a quick bite to eat before our next flight.
• I hate layovers, they always make the trip feel longer than it actually is.
• After a long day of meetings, I needed a layover at home before heading out to dinner with friends.

noun change - coins or bills used to make a purchase or exchange for other currency

• The change machine at the laundromat was out of order.
• Hey, can you help me find the change machine in this place?
• I always hit up the change machine at the arcade before playing any games.
• Sometimes I wish I had a change machine for my thoughts, so I could switch them out for better ones.