This lesson practises 30 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.
local transport links
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the local transport links.
have a special charm
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will have a special charm.
lengthy tailbacks
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the lengthy tailbacks.
alight from a bus
The visitors will alight from the bus outside the museum.
carve a niche for themselves
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will carve a niche for themselves.
overcrowded train
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the overcrowded train.
After careful consideration , the team revised the proposal
After careful consideration, the team revised the proposal.
commuter route
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the commuter route.
getting stuck in traffic
Getting stuck in traffic can make the daily commute much longer.
hopelessly lost
The hikers were hopelessly lost after the fog covered the path.
alleviate bottlenecks
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will alleviate bottlenecks.
experience severe travel disruption
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will experience severe travel disruption.
intrepid explorer
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the intrepid explorer.
leg of a journey
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the leg of a journey.
comply with entry requirements
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will comply with entry requirements.
traffic tails back
Traffic tails back for miles after a serious accident.
carry out a survey
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will carry out a survey.
keep their eyes peeled
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will keep their eyes peeled.
commuter town
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the commuter town.
vehicle emissions
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the vehicle emissions.
local transport services
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the local transport services.
off the beaten track
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the off the beaten track.
drive recklessly
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will drive recklessly.
commuter train
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the commuter train.
thirst for adventure
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the thirst for adventure.
arduous journey
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the arduous journey.
move up the ladder
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will move up the ladder.
ease traffic congestion
In a travel-planning meeting, the traveller will ease traffic congestion.
miscarriage of justice
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the miscarriage of justice.
traffic gridlock
At a travel-planning meeting, the travel itinerary featured the traffic gridlock.