The air traffic control
Example: Air traffic control manages aircraft movement for safe travel
Definition
"The air traffic control" refers to the system and personnel responsible for managing the movement of aircraft both on the ground and in the sky to ensure safe and efficient travel. It involves coordination, communication, and monitoring to prevent collisions and organize traffic flow.
Etymology
The term "the air traffic control" combines 'air traffic,' referring to airplanes flying in the sky, with 'control,' meaning to direct or manage. The phrase developed with the rise of aviation in the 20th century to describe the organized system that guides aircraft safely through crowded airspace.
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"The air traffic control" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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