travel
1trav·el
verb \ˈtra-vəl\trav·eled or trav·elledtrav·el·ing or trav·el·ling\ˈtra-və-liŋ, ˈtrav-liŋ\
Definition of TRAVEL
intransitive verb
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a (1) : to move or undergo transmission from one place to another <goods traveling by plane> (2) : to withstand relocation successfully <a dish that travels well> b : to move in a given direction or path or through a given distance <the stylus travels in a groove> c : to move rapidly <a car that can really travel>
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: to take more steps while holding a basketball than the rules allow
transitive verb
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a : to journey through or over b : to follow (a course or path) as if by traveling
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: to traverse (a specified distance)
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: to cover (an area) as a commercial traveler
— travel light
: to travel with a minimum of equipment or baggage
Examples of TRAVEL
- The birds are traveling south for the winter.
- His job requires him to travel frequently.
- She enjoys traveling around Europe.
- They traveled cross-country from New York to California.
- The pain traveled down his back.
- the way that sound travels in an empty room
- That car was really traveling when it passed us.
- The order is traveling by plane.
Origin of TRAVEL
Middle English travailen, travelen to torment, labor, strive, journey, from Anglo-French travailler
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to TRAVEL
- Synonyms
- journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, trek, trip, voyage
2travel
nounDefinition of TRAVEL
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plural : an account of one's travels
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: the number traveling : traffic
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a : movement, progression <the travel of satellites around the earth> b : the motion of a piece of machinery; especially : reciprocating motion
Examples of TRAVEL
- She doesn't enjoy foreign travel.
- Air travel was affected by the storm.
- The book discusses the future of travel in outer space.
- We extended our travels for another week.
First Known Use of TRAVEL
14th century
Related to TRAVEL
- Synonyms
- expedition, passage, peregrination, travel(s), trek, trip
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