Travel P2 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Baggage
Luggage
Luggage and baggage are nouns that both refer to the bags, suitcases, or belongings you take with you when you travel
Luggage
• More common in British English
• Slightly more formal or neutral
Examples:
– She packed her luggage the night before her flight.
– You can only bring one piece of luggage on this bus
More common in American English
• Can also mean emotional burden in a metaphorical way
Examples:
– His baggage got lost at the airport.
– She’s got a lot of emotional baggage from her past relationship
Layover/stopover
Layover and stopover are both nouns that refer to a short stay at an airport or city between parts of a journey, usually while waiting for the next flight or connection. They’re often used when traveling by air
Layover
• More common in American English
• Usually means a short stop (a few hours) between flights
Examples:
– We had a 3-hour layover in Amsterdam.
– During my layover, I grabbed a coffee and relaxed at the gate
More common in British English
• Can refer to a longer stop, sometimes even overnight or for sightseeing
Examples:
– Our ticket includes a stopover in Dubai for two days.
– I planned a stopover in Istanbul to explore the city before continuing to Japan
Customs
At the airport/border (most common travel meaning)
Customs refers to the official process where travelers declare goods they are bringing into a country. It’s also the area at airports or borders where this happens.
Examples:
– I had to go through customs when I arrived in Canada.
– The officers at customs asked if I had anything to declare.
– Don’t bring restricted items or you’ll get stopped at customs
Traditional practices or habits of a culture
Customs can also mean the usual traditions or ways of behaving in a society.
Examples:
– Every country has its own unique customs and traditions.
– It’s important to respect local customs when traveling abroad
Take off
To leave the ground (airplane)
This is the most common meaning in travel.
Examples:
– The plane took off at exactly 8 a.m.
– We had to wait an hour before our flight could take off
To become successful quickly
Examples:
– Her singing career really took off after the talent show.
– The new app took off and gained thousands of users in a week
To leave suddenly or quickly (informal)
Examples:
– He took off without saying goodbye.
– As soon as they saw the police, they took off running
Hold up
To delay or cause a delay
Examples:
– Sorry I’m late, I got held up in traffic.
– The flight was held up due to bad weather
To rob someone (usually with a weapon)
Examples:
– The store was held up by two masked men.
– He went to jail for holding up a gas station
To remain strong or survive under pressure
Examples:
– How are you holding up after the exam?
– This old bridge is still holding up pretty well
Drop off
To take someone/something to a place and leave them there
This is the most common travel-related use.
Examples:
– I’ll drop you off at the airport at 6 a.m.
– Can you drop off this package at the post office
To fall asleep (informal)
Examples:
– I was so tired, I dropped off as soon as I got in bed.
– He dropped off during the movie
A decrease or decline in something
Examples:
– Sales dropped off after the holidays.
– There’s been a drop-off in attendance lately
Get around
To travel or move from place to place
Examples:
– In Tokyo, it’s easy to get around by train.
– She uses a bike to get around the city
To avoid or overcome a problem or rule
Examples:
– They found a way to get around the law.
– You can’t get around the fact that it was your mistake
Informal) When news or gossip spreads
Examples:
– Word really gets around in small towns.
– The rumor got around quickly
Set off
To begin a journey (travel-related)
Examples:
– We set off early in the morning to avoid traffic.
– They set off on a road trip across Europe
Look around
Look around is a phrasal verb that generally means to explore, observe, or examine a place, often in a casual or curious way
To explore or check out a place
Examples:
– We arrived early, so we decided to look around the city.
– Let’s look around the museum before it closes
Pick up
To lift or grab something
This is the most common and literal meaning.
Examples:
– Can you pick up that book from the floor?
– She asked me to pick up the groceries on my way home
To acquire or learn something
This often refers to learning or gaining something, like a skill or information.
Examples:
– I’ve picked up some Spanish since moving to Spain.
– He quickly picked up the basics of the new software
To collect someone or something
This refers to going to a location to take someone or something, usually by car.
Examples:
– I’ll pick you up at 7 for the movie.
– Can you pick up the kids from school today
To start or resume something
Sometimes used when something begins or continues after a break.
Examples:
– Let’s pick up the conversation where we left off.
– The meeting will pick up right after lunch
