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Word

parked

US/ˈpɑɹkt/

UK/pˈɑːkt/

Definitions

02to delay an idea

B2

v. to stop talking about an idea or problem for now so you can deal with it later.

v. to postpone consideration of an idea, topic, or project until a later time. Often used in professional contexts to manage meeting agendas.

“We parked that discussion for the next meeting because we ran out of time.”

“The committee decided that the budget proposal should be parked until the final quarterly figures were officially released.”

Informal

03stationary vehicle

A2

adj. describes a car or vehicle that is sitting still and not being driven.

adj. describing a vehicle that has been brought to a stop and left in a designated or specific area.

“There were several parked cars blocking the narrow street.”

“The police officer noted the license plates of the parked vehicles that were obstructing the emergency access route.”

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Level
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
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