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traveling

n. · adj.
US //ˈtɹævəɫɪŋ// trav·el·ing
  1. 1 the act of journeying (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the activity of going on a journey or visiting different places.

    the act or process of making a journey, typically over a significant distance or for pleasure.

    Example

    Traveling around Europe by train is a popular way for students to spend their summer.

    Example

    Extensive traveling during her youth provided her with a unique perspective on international relations and cultural diplomacy.

    Usage

    Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general activity.

    Pitfall
    I enjoy traveling to abroad.
    I enjoy traveling abroad.

    The word 'abroad' is an adverb; do not use the preposition 'to' before it.

  2. 2 basketball violation (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Sport

    a mistake in basketball where a player takes too many steps without bouncing the ball.

    a violation of the rules that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.

    Example

    The referee blew the whistle and called traveling on the star player.

    Example

    The point guard was frustrated when the official called traveling, insisting that his pivot foot had remained firmly planted.

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  1. 3 portable or moving (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    describes something that moves from place to place or is easy to carry while on a trip.

    functioning as an attributive adjective to describe someone or something that moves or is designed for use during journeys.

    Example

    The traveling circus arrived in town and set up their tents in the park.

    Example

    He worked as a traveling salesman for three decades, covering a territory that spanned four different states.

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