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commuting

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //kəmˈjutɪŋ// UK //kəmjˈuːtɪŋ// com·mut·ing

n. the act of traveling regularly between your home and your place of work or study. It usually refers to a trip you take every day, often by train, bus, or car.

n. the practice of making a regular journey between one's place of residence and place of work or study. Often used to describe the time or activity involved in the daily trip.


SIMPLE

Commuting by train gives me time to read.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people moved to the suburbs to find cheaper housing, even though it meant more time spent commuting each day.

COMPLEX

The rise of remote work has significantly reduced the hours spent commuting, allowing employees to reclaim time previously lost to congested highways and public transit delays.

Synonyms
Usage

Often functions as a gerund noun; frequently paired with 'by' to indicate the mode of transport.

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