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TRANSPORT VERBS (2): AIRPLANES

27 / 03 / 2012

TRANSPORT VERBS (2): AIRPLANES: meaning and examples

Good morning! Today we continue with verb sets related to different modes of transport.

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Today's verbs are related to
: AIRPLANES and FLYING

CHECK IN --> to register at the airport for the flight you are taking
BOARD --> to show your boarding card in order to get on the plane
GET ON
--> to enter the plane
GET OFF --> to exit the plane
EMBARK
--> to enter the plane (formal)
DISEMBARK
--> to exit the plane (formal)
FLY
--> to operate an airplane
TAKE OFF
--> what a plane does when it leaves the ground or airport
LAND
--> what a plane does when it arrives at an airport

Example Sentences:
- We have to check in at the TransCan Airways desk. Do you have your passport and ticket?
- We have to board at Gate 32. Come on, boarding starts in 10 minutes and Gate 32 is at the other end of the terminal!
- I'm afraid you can't get on the airplane with that suitcase, sir. It's too big.
- I don't understand why everybody stands up as soon as the airplane stops! Nobody will be able to get off until the door is opened.
- Flight AZ708 is now embarking at Gate 16. All passengers for Flight AZ708 please proceed to Gate 16.
- We will be disembarking through Gate 25. If you are catching another flight, please follow the directions to the Connecting Flights terminal.
- It takes great skill to fly a plane. You need many hours of training.
- The plane didn't take off at the scheduled time because of bad weather.
- The flight is due to land in 30 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelts.

Tomorrow we will continue with a new verb set related to transport.

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