Transportation

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles.

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter.

a system of tracks for trains

The goods were transported by rail across the country.

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

I arrived early at the station to make sure I didn't miss my train.

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

She checked the train timetable to plan her journey.

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

The captain navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and expertise.

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside.

a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

He rides his motorcycle to work every day.

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

I like reading a book during my subway ride.

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

I always feel excited when the airplane takes off.

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city.

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

The helicopter blades spun rapidly as it prepared for takeoff.

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

The family loaded their camping gear into the van and set off on their weekend adventure.

a vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money

We hailed a cab to take us to the airport as we were running late for our flight.

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

They stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank before continuing their road trip.

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

He fell asleep on the public transportation and missed his stop.

a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

The city implemented a monorail system to alleviate traffic congestion and provide efficient public transportation.

to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes

The cyclist had to quickly brake to avoid colliding with the pedestrian crossing the street.

a highway or route built to divert traffic around a town or city center

The new bypass reduced congestion in the downtown area.

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Can you help me repair this torn book page with tape?

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

He flew a kite in the park on a sunny day.

to take and lift something or someone up

He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand.

to guide a vehicle to the side of the road or away from its current lane

When the warning lights on his dashboard lit up, he pulled over to inspect the issue.

to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

The two cars collided at the intersection, resulting in a minor accident.

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot.

to break with a sudden and loud impact, often causing damage

The window crashed under the force of the heavy stone.

to park a vehicle alongside another parked vehicle

a gear in a vehicle's transmission system used to make it move backward

She shifted into reverse to back out of the parking space.