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carpool

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑɹˌpuɫ// UK //kˈɑːpuːl// car·pool

v. to share a car with other people to get to work or school. This helps you save money and reduce traffic.

v. to share a motor vehicle with others for a common journey, typically to a place of work or study. Often used in the context of reducing fuel costs or environmental impact.


SIMPLE

We decided to carpool to work every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

To reduce the number of cars on the road, many employees in the city carpool to the office.

COMPLEX

The company implemented a carpool incentive program to encourage staff to share vehicles, thereby decreasing the overall carbon footprint of the daily commute.

Origin

From car + pool.

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