Phrases & Expressions

To become resistant to a disease or illness.

• It takes time to build immunity.
• Vaccination helps build immunity.

A risk taken after careful thought, where the possible benefits are greater than the possible dangers.

• Starting a new business is often a calculated risk.
• She took a calculated risk by investing in that startup.

To see someone or something for a very short time.

• We caught a glimpse of the singer through the window.
• She caught a glimpse of the sunset from the train.

To alter a decision or opinion you previously held.

• She was going to leave, but then she changed her mind.
• I've changed my mind about buying that car.

To pass through the official process at an airport or border where your luggage is checked by customs officers.

• We had to clear customs after landing.
• Make sure you clear customs before leaving the airport.

An alert or signal given to the pilot in the cockpit.

• The cockpit warning indicated a system failure.
• He heard a loud cockpit warning.

To keep taxiing an aircraft along the ground, as instructed by air traffic control.

• Continue taxi via Alpha and hold short of runway two seven.
• The controller told the plane to continue taxi.

To move an aircraft or vehicle across an active runway.

• The controller told us to cross runway 09.
• Please wait for clearance before you cross the runway.

To be good for someone's health, mood or well-being.

• A good walk will do you good.
• A week by the sea will do the whole family good.

To put on a mask, for example an oxygen or face mask.

• Pilots must don the mask quickly if the cabin loses pressure.
• The nurse washed her hands and donned the mask before going in.