dock
Aussprache: [dɒk]
Wort
Kontext: „transportation“
(noun) a place by the water where boats and ships can come to get loaded or unloaded. It's like a parking lot for boats.
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The cargo ship arrived at the dock to unload its goods.
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There was no dock available, so the boats had to stay out at sea.
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Where is the closest dock for the fishing boats?
Kontext: „transportation“
(verb) to bring a boat or ship into the dock to either load or unload things. Imagine parking your car in a garage; you need to bring the boat to the dock safely.
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The captain decided to dock the boat for the night.
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They couldn't dock the boat because the waves were too strong.
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Can we dock the boat at that harbor?
Kontext: „technology“
(verb) to connect a device, like a smartphone or laptop, to a larger system or station for charging or use. It's like plugging in your toy to make it work again.
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I will dock my tablet to charge it overnight.
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My phone did not dock properly, so it didn't charge.
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Did you remember to dock your laptop when you got home?
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