carriers
Pronunciación: [ˈkærɪərz]
Contexto: «transportation»
(noun) a carrier is a person or a company that transports goods or people from one place to another. Think of it like a delivery service that takes packages to your home.
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The carrier delivered our new sofa right on time.
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The carrier did not pick up the package yesterday as promised.
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Who is the carrier for this shipment?
Contexto: «biology»
(noun) a carrier is someone or something that carries a disease but does not get sick from it. This means they can spread the disease to others even if they feel fine.
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She is a carrier of the flu virus but doesn't feel ill herself.
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He is not a carrier of the disease, so he is safe to be around.
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How do we know if someone is a carrier of an infection?
Contexto: «technology»
(noun) a carrier is a company that provides communication services, like phone calls or internet. They help connect people so they can talk or share information.
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Our cell phone carrier has great coverage in our area.
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The carrier we used last year had terrible service and dropped many calls.
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Which carrier offers the best data plans?
Contexto: «military»
(noun) a carrier is a large ship that carries airplanes. It allows planes to take off and land during naval operations.
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The aircraft carrier sailed into the harbor with its fleet of jets.
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The fleet did not have an aircraft carrier, so they couldn't launch air support.
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What is the role of the aircraft carrier in the military?