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dock

Pronunciation: [dɒk]

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Learn how to use dock in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The cargo ship arrived at the dock to unload its goods.

Example

There was no dock available, so the boats had to stay out at sea.

Example

Where is the closest dock for the fishing boats?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Can we dock the boat at that harbor?

Context: “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.

Example

I will dock my tablet to charge it overnight.

Example

My phone did not dock properly, so it didn't charge.

Example

Did you remember to dock your laptop when you got home?

How to pronounce dock

Pronunciation: [dɒk]

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