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fleet

Pronunciation: [fliːt]

Word

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

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a group of ships or vehicles that are operating together. Think of a fleet as a team of boats or airplanes that work together, like a big family of vehicles that help each other.

Example

The navy's fleet was ready for a big mission in the ocean.

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Without enough ships, the fleet couldn't go on its important trip.

Example

How many ships are in the naval fleet?

Context: “management”

(verb) to manage a group of vehicles or ships. This means taking care of them, making sure they are running well, and helping them do their jobs.

Example

The company decided to fleet their trucks to deliver goods more efficiently.

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She won't fleet the cars properly if she doesn't understand the new system.

Example

How do you fleet the vehicles to keep them well organized?

Context: “speed”

(adjective) quick and fast. When something is described as fleet, it means it is able to move swiftly and can often complete tasks rapidly.

Example

The fleet fox darted through the forest with incredible speed.

Example

The turtle is not fleet; it moves very slowly.

Example

Can you think of an animal that is fleet and can run very fast?

How to pronounce fleet

Pronunciation: [fliːt]

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