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   travel

   /ˈtravl/

   verb

   • 1. go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length: "the vessel had been travelling from Libya to Ireland"
   • ▪ go from one place to another through (a region): "he travelled the world with the army" Similar journeytourtake a tripgo on a tripvoyagego on an expeditiongo on an excursiongo sightseeingglobetrotbackpackroamroverangewend one's waycruisehiketrektrampriderollcrosstraversecovermake one's way overcircumnavigatego roundmove roundmovegoproceedinformal:gallivantknock aboutknock aroundrare:peregrinate
   • ▪ go or be moved from place to place: "the exhibition will travel to London, New York City, Cape Town, and Tokyo"
   • ▪ withstand a journey without illness or impairment: "he usually travels well, but he did get a bit upset on a very rough crossing"
   • ▪ be successful away from the place of origin: "accordion music travels well"
   • ▪ go from place to place as a sales representative: dated "he travelled for a wholesale wine firm, and had samples of numerous South Tyrolean wines in his case"
   • 2. (of an object or radiation) move, typically in a constant or predictable way: "light travels faster than sound" Similar moveproceedprogressadvancebe transmittedcarry
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) move quickly. informal Similar go fastgo rapidlydrive fastspeedracego at breakneck speedhurryhurtlehastenhotfoot itwhip (along)whizzgo like (greased) lightninginformal:go hell for leathergo like a bat out of helltear up the milessteambelttearzipget crackingget a move onburn rubberbombput one's foot down
   • 3. take more than the allowed number of steps (typically two) while holding the ball without dribbling it.

   noun

   • 1. the action of travelling: "my job involves a lot of travel"
   • ▪ a period of time spent travelling from one place to another, typically over long distances: "perhaps you'll write a book about your travels"
   • ▪ (of a device) sufficiently compact for use while travelling: "a travel iron"
   • 2. the range, rate, or mode of motion of a part of a machine: "two proximity switches detect when the valve has reached the end of its travel"

   Word Origin Middle English: a variant of travail, and originally in the same sense.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRAVEL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRAVEL definition: 1. to make a journey, usually over a long distance: 2. If something travels well/badly, it…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › travelTravel Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TRAVEL is to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey. How to use travel in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › travelTravel - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · To travel is the act of going from one place to another, usually a considerable distance. Your daily commute in the morning doesn't generally count as travel. Your trip to Timbuktu?

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRAVEL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   15 meanings: 1. to go, move, or journey from one place to another 2. to go, move, or journey through or across (an area,.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRAVEL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRAVEL meaning: 1. to make a journey, usually over a long distance: 2. If something travels well/badly, it…. Learn more.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › travelTravel Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   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

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › travelTravel - definition of travel by The Free Dictionary

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   1. The act or process of traveling from one place to another: With the railroad, travel between cities became swift. 2. travels. a. A series of journeys: her travels in Africa. b. An account of one's journeys. 3. The activity or business of arranging trips or providing services for travelers: She works in travel. 4.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of travel – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRAVEL definition: 1. to make a journey: 2. If light, sound, or news travels, it moves from one place to another: 3…. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTRAVEL - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    A complete guide to the word "TRAVEL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.dictionary.com › browse › travelTRAVEL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Travel definition: to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey. See examples of TRAVEL used in a sentence.