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Topic: Travel

departing

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This describes something or someone that is leaving or going away from a place.

Example: The departing train left the station on time.

verb

Definition: To leave a place, especially to start a journey.

Example: The train is departing from the station in five minutes.

departure

IPA: /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/

KK: /dɪˈpɑrtʃər/

noun

Definition: The act of leaving a place, especially to start a journey or a new course of action.

Example: Her departure from the company surprised everyone.

deplane

IPA: /dɪˈpleɪn/

KK: /dɪˈpleɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To get off or leave an airplane after a flight has landed.

Example: Passengers will deplane from the rear of the aircraft first.

derailment

IPA: /dɪˈreɪlmənt/

KK: /dɪˈreɪlmənt/

noun

Definition: The event when a train goes off its tracks, causing it to stop or crash.

Example: The derailment caused significant delays in train services.

descend

IPA: /dɪˈsɛnd/

KK: /dɪˈsɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move down from a higher place to a lower one.

Example: The hikers began to descend the mountain as the sun set.

transitive verb

Definition: To move downwards from a higher place to a lower one.

Example: The hikers decided to descend the steep trail carefully.

deserted

IPA: /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

KK: /dɪˈzɜrtɪd/

adjective

Definition: No longer occupied or inhabited; left empty and abandoned.

Example: The once-bustling town was now deserted after the factory closed down.

verb

Definition: To leave a place or person without intending to return, often in a way that is considered wrong or irresponsible.

Example: The soldiers deserted their post during the battle.

destination

IPA: /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɛstəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A place that someone is going to or a goal that someone is trying to reach.

Example: Our vacation destination this year is a beautiful beach resort.

detour

IPA: /ˈdiːtʊər/

KK: /ˈdɪtʊr/

noun

Definition: A path or route that is different from the usual one, often taken to avoid obstacles or delays.

Example: We had to take a detour because the main road was closed for construction.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to take a longer or different route than usual, often to avoid an obstacle or for a specific purpose.

Example: The construction on the main road forced us to detour through the back streets.

detrainment

IPA: /dɪˈtreɪnmənt/

KK: /dɪˈtreɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The process of stopping training or exercise, often leading to a decrease in physical fitness or performance.

Example: After a long break from running, I experienced some detrainment and had to work hard to regain my stamina.

dhow

IPA: /daʊ/

KK: /daʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of sailing boat with a triangular sail, commonly used in the Indian Ocean, especially by Arab traders.

Example: The fishermen set out on their dhow early in the morning to catch fish.

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