landing
word
/ˈɫændɪŋ/
LAN-ding
/lˈændɪŋ/
LAN-ding
Definition
A landing is the act of an aircraft coming down to the ground, or a flat area at the top of stairs or between two sets of stairs. The meaning is understood from the situation.
Usage & Nuances
In aviation, common phrases are 'safe landing', 'emergency landing', and 'rough landing'. In buildings, use 'on the landing' for the flat stair area. Do not confuse it with 'arrival', which is broader and not limited to aircraft or stair spaces.
Spanish: aterrizaje - rellanoPortuguese (BR): aterrissagem - patamarPortuguese (PT): aterragem - patamarChinese (Simplified): 着陆 - 楼梯平台Chinese (Traditional): 著陸 - 樓梯平臺Hindi: लैंडिंग - सीढ़ियों का मोड़/प्लेटफ़ॉर्मArabic: هبوط - بسطة السلمBengali: অবতরণ - চৌকি (সিঁড়ির)Russian: посадка - лестничная площадкаJapanese: 着陸 - 踊り場Vietnamese: hạ cánh - chiếu nghỉKorean: 착륙 - 층계참Turkish: iniş - sahanlıkUrdu: لینڈنگ (جہاز کی) - زینہ کا پلاٹ فارمIndonesian: pendaratan - bordes
Example Sentences
The plane made a smooth landing.
basic
There is a chair on the landing.
basic
The pilot prepared for landing.
basic
That was a rough landing, but we're okay.
natural
I heard someone talking on the landing outside my room.
natural
We'll be starting our landing in about ten minutes.
natural