This lesson practises 29 C2 collocations on Travel, Transport & Commuting. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
carry a risk
Driving through the pass at night can carry a risk during icy weather.
peak time
Fares are higher during peak time on weekday mornings.
traffic builds up
Traffic builds up near the station during rush hour.
catch a connecting flight
We had only forty minutes to catch a connecting flight in Frankfurt.
bring traffic to a standstill
The accident brought traffic to a standstill on the main road.
stuck in traffic
The commuters were stuck in traffic after the motorway accident.
automatic car
She hired an automatic car because she was unfamiliar with manual gears.
have a stopover
We may have a stopover in Doha before continuing to Singapore.
do the sights
They had one day to do the sights before their evening train.
broad smile
The driver greeted the passengers with a broad smile.
get off the bus
Passengers should get off the bus at the museum stop.
broad hint
The guide gave us a broad hint about where to catch the last ferry.
cycle network
The expanded cycle network links the university with the riverside district.
get into reverse
The instructor told her to get into reverse before leaving the parking bay.
road closure
The road closure forced coaches to use a longer route.
rush hour
Avoid travelling during rush hour if you can.
train strike
The train strike disrupted travel across the region.
train operator
The train operator issued refunds after the cancellation.
took a boat
The travellers took a boat to the island at sunrise.
swipe a card
Customers can swipe a card to pay at the ticket machine.
navigate public transport
The app helps visitors navigate public transport in unfamiliar cities.
broad range
The new travel card covers a broad range of buses and local trains.
heavy traffic
Delays caused by heavy traffic made the airport bus late.
put on standby
Passengers were put on standby for the evening flight.
traffic eases off
Traffic eases off after the evening rush hour.
bus network
The bus network connects the hospital with the railway station.
break the journey
They decided to break the journey with an overnight stay in Lyon.
low-cost airline
The low-cost airline added a direct route to the island.
broad outline
The agency provided a broad outline of the proposed rail timetable.