Phrases & Expressions

Said when the blocks are removed from an aircraft's wheels so that it can move.

• The pilot gave a thumbs-up and called "chocks away" to the ground crew.
• With the chocks away, the plane started to move.

Said when the wheel chocks have been removed and the aircraft is free to move.

• The ground crew confirmed chocks off, and we were ready for pushback.
• Our chocks-off time was ten minutes later than planned.

To start to exist or be formed.

• The new company will come into being next year.
• The idea came into being during a long discussion.

To be subjected to strong criticism or attack.

• The new policy came under fire from parents.
• The company came under fire for its environmental record.

To begin communicating with the air traffic control tower on the specified radio frequency.

• Contact tower on 118.5 for clearance.
• You must contact tower before entering the runway.

A secure physical or virtual space where confidential documents are stored for review during a business transaction.

• Potential buyers reviewed documents in the data room.
• Access to the data room is strictly controlled.

To put on a mask, especially in an emergency.

• In case of smoke, don the mask immediately.
• The pilot told passengers to don the mask.

To support a child's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development, not only academic learning.

• Our goal is to educate the whole child, not just to prepare pupils for tests.
• This program helps teachers educate the whole child through art and sport.

A contract where the terms are explicitly stated, either orally or in writing.

• They signed an express contract.
• This is an express contract with clear terms.

Being argued about or questioned.

• The ownership of the land is in dispute.
• The results are still in dispute.