Phrases & Expressions

To climb following the instructions of a Standard Instrument Departure route.

• The controller told us to climb via SID to flight level 100.
• The aircraft will climb via the published SID.

To be so interesting or impressive that people notice you or it immediately.

• Her bright red dress commanded attention.
• The new product is designed to command attention.

To switch radio communication to the departure controller.

• Contact departure after reaching 3000 feet.
• The pilot will contact departure once airborne.

To formally announce that a dangerous situation requires immediate action.

• The pilot had to declare an emergency.
• The crew declared an emergency after an engine failure during the climb.

A fundamental principle, especially in medicine, to avoid causing harm to patients.

• Every doctor learns that the first rule is to do no harm.
• The project's goal is to do no harm.

To use information, experience or money to help you do something.

• She drew on years of teaching experience.
• The novel draws on his childhood in the village.

The process of encrypting data while it is being sent over a network.

• Encryption in transit is vital for security.
• Use HTTPS for encryption in transit.

To make a formal request for money or compensation, especially to an insurance company.

• You should file a claim for the damage.
• She filed a claim with her insurance company after the accident.

To clean pipes or a system by passing fluid through them.

• We need to flush the system before adding new oil.
• Flush the system to remove any debris.

To agree to something formally or officially.

• Patients must give consent before any operation is carried out.
• Her parents gave their consent for the school trip.