Transit Actions

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

He rides his bike to work every morning.

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

She rides her bike to work every day.

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

The electric motor powered the conveyor belt in the factory.

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

The truck carried a load of construction materials to the building site.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training.

to take and lift something or someone up

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

to let or make something fall to the ground

Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

The introduction of a company shuttle has made it easier for employees to commute.

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

The new bypass reduced congestion in the downtown area.

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

During their backpacking adventure, they decided to hitchhike through Europe to experience the local culture more intimately.

to settle or land on a surface, often referring to a bird or insect

As the sun set, fireflies began to alight on the branches, filling the forest with their gentle glow.

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

The teacher wrote the day's lesson on the board at the front of the classroom.

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.

to make a person or thing different

Online shopping has changed the way people shop for goods and services.

to receive or come to have something

He got an unexpected bonus at work.

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.

to jump using one leg

During the sack race, the children had to hop to the finish line with one leg inside the sack.

to reach for something and hold it

He took the cup of coffee from the table and sipped it slowly.

to stop or end something completely

After careful consideration, the board of directors voted to terminate the partnership agreement.

to physically enter a vehicle, such as a car or taxi

She got in the car and drove away.

to get off a train

Passengers should detrain only when the train comes to a complete stop at the station platform.

to offer or supply something generously or abundantly, often in response to a request or need

The generous community rallied together to ply the disaster-stricken area with essential supplies and support.

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Every morning, the school bus transports students from their neighborhoods to the school campus.

to board a plane or ship

After completing the check-in process, the passengers can embark the train to their destination.

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

The passengers were already aboard when the train left the station.

a trip taken by car, typically for leisure or vacation purposes, where the primary mode of transportation is driving on roads and highways

They took a road trip across the country to explore new cities.

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

We booked a round trip to Paris for the weekend.