Phrases & Expressions

To fly back to an airport or landing area to land.

• The pilot decided to return for landing.
• We must return for landing due to the weather.

A failure or malfunction in the Required Navigation Performance system.

• An RNP fail warning alerted the pilot.
• If an RNP fail occurs, follow standard procedures.

The running portion of a triathlon or other multi-sport race.

• The run leg tests your endurance.
• She started the run leg strong.

To move the thrust levers forward to the go-around power setting when abandoning an approach.

• The captain quickly set go-around thrust when the decision was made.
• It is crucial to set go-around thrust without delay.

To set the altimeter to standard pressure (1013 hPa) above the transition altitude.

• Passing the transition altitude, the crew set standard on both altimeters.
• The first officer reminded the captain to set standard during the climb.

Of a pilot or aircraft, to reduce speed to a stated value.

• The controller asked us to slow to 210 knots on the approach.
• We had to slow to minimum clean speed behind the slower aircraft.

To spend money wastefully or carelessly on things that are not important.

• He squandered all his money on expensive cars and holidays.
• Don't squander money on unnecessary gadgets.

To remove old paint from a surface, often using chemicals or tools.

• We need to strip paint from the old door.
• Use a scraper to strip paint from the walls.

Forest management that protects the environment and ensures future growth.

• Sustainable forestry protects biodiversity.
• They practice sustainable forestry.

To detect and correct an error before it causes a problem or affects a system.

• The software update should trap errors more effectively.
• Good testing procedures help to trap errors early.