carpool
B2
noun
verb
Freq #24928
Meanings
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1
noun
An arrangement whereby several people travel together in the same car in order to save costs, reduce pollution etc.
The neighbors decided on a carpool to get their kids to school, so that they wouldn't each have to drive every day.
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2
noun
The group of people who participate in such a pool.
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3
verb
To travel together in such a pool.
Etymology
From car + pool.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
noun
· an arrangement whereby...
lift scheme
Word family
Derived forms
carpoolerfampool