cruise

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Technical

n. the part of a flight or journey where the vehicle moves at a steady speed.

n. the portion of a journey, especially in aviation, conducted at a constant airspeed and altitude.

“Once the plane reached its cruise altitude, the flight attendants began serving drinks.”

“The pilot maintained a steady cruise for three hours before air traffic control requested a gradual descent into the busy terminal area.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to travel at a steady, efficient speed without stopping.

v. to move at a constant speed for maximum operating efficiency or comfort.

“We spent the afternoon cruising down the highway with the windows open.”

“The hybrid vehicle is designed to cruise silently at low speeds, switching to the petrol engine only when rapid acceleration is required.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Informal

v. to win a game or race very easily and without much effort.

v. to achieve a victory with little effort or opposition.

“The team cruised to a four-zero victory in the final match.”

“Despite the early pressure from the challengers, the defending champion cruised to his fifth consecutive title without dropping a single set.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to walk or drive around a place looking for a romantic or sexual partner.

v. to move about a public area actively seeking a casual sexual or romantic partner.

“In the past, people would cruise this street on Friday nights to meet new people.”

“The park was historically known as a spot where locals would cruise for companionship after the nearby clubs had closed for the night.”