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fleets

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫits// UK //flˈiːts// fleets

n. large groups of ships, planes, or cars that are owned or controlled by the same company or country.

n. large groups of vehicles, such as ships, aircraft, or trucks, operating together or under the same ownership. Plural form of 'fleet'.


SIMPLE

The company owns several fleets of delivery trucks.

CONTEXTUAL

International shipping companies manage massive fleets of container ships that travel across the globe every day.

COMPLEX

The admiral commanded several fleets during the conflict, coordinating their movements across the Pacific to ensure that supply lines remained open despite the ongoing naval blockade.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'fleet'; often used in the context of logistics, military operations, or corporate transport.

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