De vluchtroute
Example: De vluchtroute is duidelijk aangegeven in het hotelgebouw.
Definition
"De vluchtroute" refers to the designated escape route or path that people should follow to safely exit a building or area in case of an emergency, such as a fire. For example, in a hotel, "de vluchtroute" is clearly marked to guide guests to safety.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de vluchtroute" combines "vlucht," meaning 'flight' or 'escape,' and "route," meaning 'route' or 'path.' The term literally means 'escape route,' highlighting its purpose as the path taken to flee danger quickly. Did you know? The concept of escape routes became widely recognized in the 20th century with increased building safety regulations.
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"De vluchtroute" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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