commuting
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Travel between home and workplace.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmˈjutɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The travel of a commuter
“Daily commuting takes up nearly two hours of my time.”
Travel between home and workplace
philippines
Travel by public transportation such as by jeepney
adjective
Causing, or involved in commutation
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- Neutral / general English
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A passenger train that is ridden primarily by passengers who travel regularly from one place to another.
The travel of a commuter.
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