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commute

/kəˈmjuːt/

[/kəˈmjuːt/]

regular travel to work

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The regular journey between home and a place of work, or to make such a journey.

Example

Her daily commute takes almost an hour, so she listens to audiobooks on the train.

Her daily commute takes almost an hour, so she listens to audiobooks on the train.

Etymology

From Latin 'commutare' (to change), via the old 'commutation ticket'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used as noun and verb for regular work travel by car, train, or bus.

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