De laatste oproep
Example: De laatste oproep voor vlucht 123 is nu begonnen.
Definition
"De laatste oproep" refers to the final boarding call for a flight, indicating the last opportunity for passengers to board before departure. It is commonly announced at airports to ensure all travelers are ready to board promptly and the flight can leave on time.
Etymology
The phrase "de laatste oproep" comes from Dutch, where "de laatste" means 'the last' and "oproep" means 'call' or 'summons.' It literally means 'the last call,' reflecting its use in aviation to signal the final announcement for boarding. Did you know? This phrase is similar to the English 'final call' used in airports worldwide.
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"De laatste oproep" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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