cruise

• Substantiv, das eine Reise oder Fahrt bezeichnet, meist zur Erholung, auf einem Schiff oder Boot, oft mit mehreren Stationen oder Häfen.

A noun referring to a journey or voyage, typically for pleasure, on a ship or boat, often visiting multiple destinations.

1. Sea voyageA2formal

   A holiday journey on a ship visiting different ports.

   Seereise

   • They went on a Mediterranean cruise last summer.
   • The cruise included stops in Italy and Greece.
   • Booking a luxury cruise can be expensive.

   Synonymepassagesailingtripvoyage

2. Cruising speedB1formal

   The steady speed at which a vehicle travels comfortably.

   Reisegeschwindigkeit

   • The plane reached its cruising speed after takeoff.
   • The car's cruising speed on the highway is 100 km/h.
   • Maintain a safe cruising speed in traffic.

3. B2formal

   A journey made by police or military to patrol an area.

   Patrouillenfahrt

   • Police cars are on a cruise through the neighborhood.
   • The navy ship was on a cruise along the coast.
   • Security personnel do regular cruises around the building.

   Synonymepatrolsweep

• Sich mit gleichbleibender Geschwindigkeit fortbewegen, oft in ruhigem Tempo, oder eine Schiffsreise zum Vergnügen unternehmen.

A verb used to indicate traveling at a steady speed, often leisurely, or sailing on a ship for pleasure.

1. B1formal

   To travel on a ship or boat for pleasure, visiting different places.

   Auf einem Schiff reisen

   • They cruised through the Mediterranean Sea.
   • We will cruise along the river next weekend.
   • The family cruised to the Caribbean for vacation.

   Synonymeboatsailvoyageyacht

2. Drive or move smoothlyB1informal

   To drive or move at a steady, relaxed speed.

   Gleichmäßig und entspannt fahren oder sich bewegen

   • He cruised down the highway in his convertible.
   • She cruised through the city on her bike.
   • The car cruised effortlessly at 60 mph.

   Synonymecoastdriftglidesailsweeptool

   Antonymeaccelerateboltchargedashhurryracespeedsprinttearzoom

3. Achieve easilyB2informal

   To succeed or win with little effort.

   Leicht gewinnen

   • The team cruised to victory in the final match.
   • She cruised through her exams without studying much.
   • He cruised past the competition in the race.

   Synonymebreezecoastrompsailwalk

   Antonymelaborstrivestruggletoil