De verkeerstoren
Example: De piloot kijkt naar de verkeerstoren voor instructies.
Definition
"De verkeerstoren" refers to the air traffic control tower at an airport, where controllers monitor and manage aircraft movements on the ground and in the airspace to ensure safe takeoffs, landings, and taxiing. For example, pilots look to "de verkeerstoren" for instructions.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de verkeerstoren" combines "verkeer," meaning traffic, and "toren," meaning tower. It literally translates to 'traffic tower,' reflecting its function as the control center overseeing the movement of aircraft. Did you know? The concept of the control tower emerged in the early 20th century to improve aviation safety.
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"De verkeerstoren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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