long distance

• Bezieht sich auf eine große räumliche Entfernung oder überbrückt diese, häufig verwendet für Reisen, Kommunikation oder Beziehungen, die eine große geografische Distanz umfassen.

Relating to or covering a great distance, typically used to describe travel, communication, or relationships that span a large geographical area.

1. Great physical separationA2formal

   Relating to a significant amount of space between two points or people.

   Große Entfernung

   • They are in a long-distance relationship.
   • He runs long-distance races every weekend.
   • Long-distance phone calls used to be very expensive.

2. TelecommunicationsB1formal

   Referring to communication services that connect callers in different cities or countries.

   Ferngesprächsverbindung

   • The company offers cheap long-distance rates.
   • She made a long-distance call to her family abroad.
   • Long-distance carriers compete for international customers.