Word
fleet
Meanings
A large group of ships, especially military ships, operating together.
A group of vehicles (such as trucks, buses, or taxis) owned or run by a company or organization.
All the aircraft operated by an airline or organization.
Definition
A fleet is a large group of ships or vehicles operated together under one organization.
A fleet is an organized group of ships, aircraft, or vehicles that are owned or managed as a unit. It is often used for military forces, shipping companies, airlines, or business vehicles. People talk about a fleet when the vehicles work together for a shared purpose, such as transport, delivery, or defense.
Examples
- After the storm, the fleet returned to port in tight formation to avoid further damage at sea.
- Our company expanded its fleet to meet demand, adding electric vans for city deliveries.
- The airline grounded its fleet overnight to carry out a software update and safety checks.
- During the exercise, her fleet coordinated radar coverage and refueling schedules with impressive precision.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse fleet (a group of vehicles/ships) with fleeting (lasting a short time).
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