land

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Agriculture

n. an area of ground that someone owns, or soil used for farming.

n. a specific area of ground considered as property or in terms of its agricultural quality.

Español:vega

“The farmer bought more land to grow wheat and corn.”

“The developer purchased a vast tract of land on the outskirts of the city to build a new residential complex.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Literary

n. a country, region, or a person's home country.

n. a nation, territory, or region, often used to evoke a sense of history or belonging.

“He traveled to a distant land to start a new life.”

“The folklore of this land has been passed down through songs for many generations.”

A2 · Elementary Travel

v. to come down from the air and touch the ground.

v. to descend from the air and settle on a surface; typically used for aircraft, birds, or jumping objects.

“The plane will land at the airport in ten minutes.”

“The pilot managed to land the damaged aircraft safely despite the heavy crosswinds and poor visibility.”

B1 · Intermediate Nautical

v. to come onto the shore from a boat or the sea.

v. to reach the shore or a dock from a body of water.

“The passengers landed at the pier and began their tour.”

“The troops landed on the beach under the cover of darkness to avoid detection.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to successfully get something good, like a job or a contract.

v. to successfully acquire or secure something, often through effort or competition.

Español:acotejarse

“She was thrilled to land a job at the top law firm.”

“The agency managed to land a multi-million dollar advertising contract after months of negotiations.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to have a specific effect on an audience, like a joke being funny.

v. to be received or understood by an audience in a particular way.

“His joke didn't really land, and nobody laughed.”

“The CEO's attempt at humor didn't land well with the employees, who were worried about the upcoming layoffs.”