Collocation
buy a ticket
to pay for and obtain a ticket that allows you to enter or travel
Definition
'buy a ticket' is a common English collocation. to pay for and obtain a ticket that allows you to enter or travel
buy + a ticket
“I need to buy a ticket before the train leaves.”
Examples
- I will buy a ticket at the station before boarding.
- She bought a ticket online for the concert.
- Did you buy a ticket for the bus, or are you walking?
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- We need to buy a ticket for each person in the group.
- He is going to buy a ticket as soon as the box office opens.
- I have already bought a ticket, so I can go straight to the gate.
- If you buy a ticket in advance, you might get a better seat.
- They bought a ticket at the last minute and barely made it inside.
- You can buy a ticket using cash, card, or a mobile payment app.
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