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travel verb ( MAKE JOURNEY )
- I like to travel but, then again, I'm very fond of my home .
- It's often quicker to travel across country and avoid the major roads altogether .
- Passengers without proper documentation will not be allowed to travel.
- The elderly travel free on public transport .
- We like to travel in the autumn when there are fewer tourists .
- The tragedy is that cultures don't always travel well, and few immigrant groups can sustain their culture over the long term .
- around Robin Hood's barn idiom
- baggage drop
- communication
- first class
- peripatetically
- public transportation
- super-commuting
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travel verb ( MOVE )
- The objects travel in elliptical orbits .
- In 1947, a pilot flying over the Cascades saw nine metallic flying objects traveling at an estimated 1,200 miles per hour .
- The elevator traveled smoothly upward .
- White light separates out into its component wavelengths when traveling through a prism .
- As the material travels through the winding machine , excess liquid is squeezed out by rollers .
- Lead dust travels easily from hands to mouth and can't be seen .
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- kinetic energy
- recirculate
- recirculation
- repair to somewhere
travel verb ( BREAK RULE )
- foul trouble
- free-throw lane
- free-throw line
- run-and-gun
travel noun ( ACTIVITY )
- They offer a 10 percent discount on rail travel for students .
- The price includes travel and accommodation but meals are extra .
- His work provided him with the opportunity for a lot of foreign travel.
- The popular myth is that air travel is more dangerous than travel by car or bus .
- Passes are available for one month's unlimited travel within Europe .
- break-journey
- circumnavigation
travel noun ( MOVEMENT OF OBJECT )
- It can be difficult to predict the travel of smoke from smouldering fires .
- The travel of the bullets and blood spatter showed that he was lying on the ground on his side when he was shot .
- This seemed to prove that light has a finite speed of travel.
- Striking the ball when the clubhead is already past the lowest point of its travel gives a slight overspin.
- The actuator then rotates its output shaft to the extremes of its travel.
- bring someone on
- non-competitor
- park the bus idiom
- play big idiom
- step/move up a gear idiom
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Definition of travel
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intransitive verb
transitive verb
Definition of travel (Entry 2 of 2)
- peregrinate
- peregrination
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Word History
Middle English travailen, travelen to torment, labor, strive, journey, from Anglo-French travailler
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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Middle English travailen "torment, labor, strive, journey," from early French travailler "torment, labor," from an unrecorded Latin verb tripaliare "to torture," from Latin tripalium "an instrument of torture," literally "three stakes," derived from tri- "three" and palus "stake, pale" — related to pale entry 3 , travail
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Have you ever been to a place so beautiful, amazing, or surreal that there were no adequate words in your language to describe it? Or maybe you’ve been to a place where everything is just so different from home that it’s hard to find the right way to talk about it.
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Do you ever feel like you need a new word to describe your travel experience? Something that really captures the feeling of being in a new place, seeing amazing things and living life on the go? Well, you’re in luck. Because foreign languages have all sorts of great words for describing travel . Here are 17 of our favorites that help describe feelings you experience on the road in a way English just can’t.
These thought-provoking foreign words each explain a concept that isn’t as simply or easily expressed in English.
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Travel Words From Foreign Languages
1. flânerie.
Definition : Aimless strolling or sauntering without a set plan or defined destination; walking at a leisurely pace, simply observing as you’re being taken along.
Part of Speech : Noun
Origin : French
Definition : A longing or craving for distant, far-off places; “homesick” for places you’ve never been to. Literally: farsickness.
Origin : German
Definition : To become free or untied; to break loose .
Part of Speech : Verb
Origin : Tagalog
4. Novaturient
Definition : Desiring to alter your life; a feeling that pushes you to want to travel.
Part of Speech : Adjective
Origin : Latin
5. Metanoia
Definition : The journey of transforming your mind, heart, self, or way of life .
Origin : Greek
Definition : A deep, profound awareness of the universe; an unfathomable realization that triggers an emotional response .
Origin : Japanese
7. Peripatetic
Definition : A person who spends his time walking or traveling from place to place .
Definition : A deep, nostalgic, melancholic yearning for something or someone absent; accompanied by the realization that what you’re longing for will never be experienced again.
Part of Speech : Noun
Origin : Portuguese
9. Lebenskünstler
Definition : A “life artist” who is able to deal with any arising problems in a very artful, almost magical manner. Literally: someone who has mastered Lebenskunst (the art of life).
Definition : A quality of coziness and comfort accompanied by feelings of well-being, relaxation, contentment and presence; often likened to the feeling of drinking a warm cup of cocoa on a snowy day .
Parts of Speech : Noun, adjective
Origin : Danish
11. Resfeber
Definition : The restless feeling before starting out on a journey; a mix of anxiety, excitement and anticipation.
Origin : Swedish
12. Shinrin-yoku
Definition : The practice of going into the woods seeking out a mentally soothing experience; taking in the forest atmosphere with your senses. Literally: “forest bathing.”
13. Nefelibata
Definition : Someone who doesn’t conform to the conventions of society, literature, or art; an unconventional, unorthodox person who lives in the clouds of their own imagination or dreams . Literally: “cloud walker.”
Definition : A vague sense of unease, sadness, melancholy, nostalgia or yearning; a type of spiritual anguish.
Origin : Russian
Definition : Drifting; a spontaneous, unplanned journey in which the traveler relinquishes control and is guided solely by the landscape and architecture.
16. Rasāsvāda
Definition : The sensation of bliss in the absence of all thought.
Origin : Sanskrit
17. Trouvaille
Definition : A chance encounter with something wonderful; a valuable discovery; a lucky find .
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Aw I love these words! I know a little French and an even smaller amount of Spanish but putting these words from all different languages is such a good idea. Alpas is a great one! Soph – https://sophhearts.com x
I know the feeling of yugen well. It’s being moved to tears when you watch the sunrise from a mountain top, or suddenly realizing how very small you are when confronted with the vastness of the ocean.
Interesting list. I’m curious to also know how you discovered these words.
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The Federal Travel Regulation (Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 41, Chapters 300 through 304) (FTR) is the Government-wide regulation that implements statutory requirements and Executive Branch policies for travel by Federal civilian employees and others authorized to travel at Government expense. This directive provides internal agency policies and procedures regarding foreign travel as required by the FTR, Part 301-70.
3. Scope and applicability
a. This directive contains standards, instructions, and procedures governing the approval, authorization, coordination, performance, and vouchering of official travel to, from, and between foreign locations in connection with General Services Administration (GSA) programs and operations. The instructions related to allowances for subsistence and transportation expenses conforms with the provisions of the FTR, Executive Orders, appropriate statutes, numerous decisions of the Comptroller General of the United States and Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and determinations of the Administrator of General Services.
b. The provisions of this directive apply to all GSA employees and for individuals authorized to travel to foreign areas at GSA expense. This Order applies to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to the extent that the OIG determines it is consistent with the OIG’s independent authority under the Inspector General Act and does not conflict with other OIG policies or the OIG mission. This Order applies to the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) to the extent that the CBCA determines it is consistent with the CBCA’s independent authority under the Contract Disputes Act and applicable Federal Court decisions and does not conflict with other CBCA policies or the CBCA mission.
c. This directive supplements the FTR and is issued under the authority of the FTR. Supervisors, approval authorities, and employees must still consult the FTR to ensure compliance with the regulations related to all travel-related expenses not specifically addressed in this supplement.
d. Any regional directives containing instructions and/or procedures that differ from provisions herein must be cleared in advance through the Office of Travel and Charge Card Services, Office of Administrative Services (OAS).
4. Revisions
This directive provides updated policies and procedures pertaining to foreign travel previously contained in PFM P 4290.1, Chapter 2, Paragraph 5, and Chapter 6. It references relevant FTR citations rather than repeating FTR text. Major revisions include requiring Event Tracker requests for travel to foreign locations to be attached or referenced on the travel authorization; amending the policy for actual expense subsistence reimbursements; and eliminating the requirement for the Administrator and Deputy Administrator to obtain foreign area clearance through the White House in accordance with White House Memorandum 003641, dated July 22, 2015.
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FOREIGN TRAVEL meaning | Definition, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English
History. As a result of the late-2000s recession, international travel demand suffered a strong slowdown from the second half of 2008 through the end of 2009. This negative trend intensified during 2009, exacerbated in some countries due to the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus, resulting in a worldwide decline of 4.2% in 2009 to 880 million international tourists arrivals, and a 5.7% ...
On February 24, 2021, the NISPOM Rule became effective. The rule includes reporting requirements outlined in Security Executive Agent Directive 3 or SEAD 3, "Reporting Requirement for Personnel Who Access Classified Information and Hold a Sensitive Position.". A key reportable activity of SEAD 3 is foreign travel.
Examples of FOREIGN TRAVEL in a sentence, how to use it. 13 examples: Of these, 25 cases (20 %) were associated with recent foreign travel. - Meanwhile, growing numbers…
Travel is the movement of people between distant geographical locations. Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, ship or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. [1] Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements, as in the case of tourism .
TRAVEL definition: 1. to make a journey, usually over a long distance: 2. If something travels well/badly, it…. Learn more.
Review the CBP Inspection Process before your travel. Listed below are general steps for the inspection process. On your U.S. arrival, go to the primary CBP passport control area. The CBP officer will ask to see all of your travel documents and the completed CBP forms. The officer may refer you for a secondary screening.
[uncountable] the act or activity of travelling air/rail/space travel; travel expenses; The job involves a considerable amount of foreign travel.; the travel industry; travel sickness; a travel bag/clock (= for use when travelling); a travel guide (= a book of useful information for travellers); If you're going abroad, get some travel insurance.; your passport and other travel documents
International Travel. The highest priority of the Bureau of Consular Affairs is to protect the lives and serve the interests of U.S. citizens abroad. Across the globe, we serve our fellow citizens during some of their most important moments - births, adoptions, medical emergencies, deaths, arrests, and disasters.
TRAVEL meaning: 1. to make a journey, usually over a long distance: 2. If something travels well/badly, it…. Learn more.
travel: [verb] to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey. to go as if by traveling : pass. associate. to go from place to place as a sales representative or business agent.
travels [plural] : trips or journeys to distant places. We extended our travels for another week. travels in foreign lands. TRAVEL meaning: 1 : to go on a trip or journey to go to a place and especially one that is far away often used figuratively; 2 : to go through or over (a place) during a trip or journey.
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A new Pew Research Center survey suggests they do. Americans who have traveled internationally are more interested in and knowledgeable about foreign affairs, feel closer to others around the world, and favor a more active foreign policy, according to the survey of 3,576 U.S. adults conducted in spring 2023. We also surveyed people in 23 other ...
1 [uncountable] the act or activity of traveling air/rail/space, etc. travel travel expenses The job involves a considerable amount of foreign travel. the travel industry travel sickness a travel bag/clock (= for use when traveling) The pass allows unlimited travel on all public transportation in the city.
6 meanings: 1. of, involving, located in, or coming from another country, area, people, etc 2. dealing or concerned with.... Click for more definitions.
Travel and health. International travel can pose various risks to health, depending on the characteristics of both the traveller and the travel. Travellers may encounter sudden and significant changes in altitude, humidity, microbes, and temperature, which can result in ill-health. In addition, serious health risks may arise in areas where ...
Definition: A vague sense of unease, sadness, melancholy, nostalgia or yearning; a type of spiritual anguish. Part of Speech: Noun. Origin: Russian. 15. Dérive. Definition: Drifting; a spontaneous, unplanned journey in which the traveler relinquishes control and is guided solely by the landscape and architecture.
FAA conducts the International Aviation Safety Assessment Program (IASA), assessing the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of each country that has carriers operating to the United States. Because of the provisions of the Chicago Convention and national sovereignty, FAA is not permitted to evaluate a foreign carrier within its own sovereign state.
Definition. Approved travel (whether wholly or partly on official business) from the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories and possessions of the United States) to a foreign country and return or travel between foreign countries by persons, including ...
Foreign Travel Policy. 1. Purpose. To publish internal GSA guidance for official travel to foreign areas. 2. Background. The Federal Travel Regulation (Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 41, Chapters 300 through 304) (FTR) is the Government-wide regulation that implements statutory requirements and Executive Branch policies for travel by ...
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Foreign Travel is defined as no more than three months outside the United States or Canada. The Foreign Travel Exclusion List is reviewed and updated periodically. Sample 1 Sample 2. Based on 4 documents. Foreign Travel means travel to and within any areas not designated as "Non-Foreign". Sample 1 Sample 2. Based on 2 documents.