cruising

Describes moving smoothly and steadily at a comfortable speed, often used in the context of vehicles or boats.

ruОписывает плавное и равномерное движение на комфортной скорости, часто в контексте транспортных средств или лодок.esDescribe un movimiento suave y constante a una velocidad cómoda, a menudo en el contexto de vehículos o barcos.frDécrit un mouvement régulier et fluide à une vitesse confortable, souvent en parlant d'un véhicule ou d'un bateau.deBeschreibt eine gleichmäßige, entspannte Bewegung mit angenehmer Geschwindigkeit, oft im Zusammenhang mit Fahrzeugen oder Booten; auch eine entspannte Fahrt ohne festes Ziel.ptDescreve um movimento suave e constante a uma velocidade confortável, frequentemente no contexto de veículos ou embarcações; também pode se referir a viajar de forma descontraída ou navegar em velocidade de cruzeiro.zh描述以舒适速度平稳匀速地移动，常用于交通工具或船只；也指巡航、巡游的状态。arيصف الحركة السلسة والمنتظمة بسرعة مريحة، وغالبًا ما تُستخدم في سياق المركبات أو القوارب.

1. Moving smoothly and steadily B1 informal

   Traveling or moving at a relaxed, steady speed, often in a vehicle or boat.

   • The ship was cruising through calm waters.
   • He was cruising down the highway in his convertible.
   • The pilot kept the plane cruising at 30,000 feet.

   ruКрейсерскийesNavegar a velocidad constantefrnavigation à allure régulièredemit gleichmäßiger Geschwindigkeit fahrendptEm velocidade de cruzeirozh巡航的arإبحار سلس

   Synonymes: driftingfloatingglidingrollingsailing

   Antonymes: dawdlingstopping

2. Leisurely vacation travel B1 informal

   Engaging in a holiday trip on a cruise ship.

   • They went on a cruising holiday in the Caribbean.
   • The cruising passengers enjoyed the onboard entertainment.
   • Cruising destinations include exotic islands and ports.

   ruКруизный отдыхesCrucero turísticofrcroisièredeKreuzfahrturlaubptViagem de cruzeirozh邮轮度假arسياحة بحرية

3. Performing easily or effortlessly B2 slang

   Doing something with ease and confidence, often in sports or activities.

   • The team was cruising to victory in the second half.
   • She was cruising through her exams without studying much.
   • He's cruising in his new job, handling everything perfectly.

   ruЛегко преуспевающийeshacer algo con facilidadfrfaire quelque chose avec aisancedeMühelos erfolgreichptDominando com facilidadezh轻松自如arمُتَفَوِّقٌ بِسُهُولَة

   Synonymes: effortlessglidingsailingsmooth

   Antonymes: laboringstrugglingtoiling

• more cruising comparative form
• most cruising superlative form

indénombrable

A noun referring to the activity of sailing or traveling in a ship or boat for pleasure, or the act of driving at a moderate speed for leisure.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее занятие плаванием или путешествием на корабле или лодке для удовольствия, или акт езды на умеренной скорости для отдыха.esSustantivo que se refiere a la actividad de navegar o viajar en barco o embarcación por placer, o al acto de conducir a velocidad moderada para disfrutar o relajarse.frNom désignant l'activité de naviguer ou de voyager en bateau pour le plaisir, ou le fait de conduire à allure modérée pour se détendre.deSubstantiv, das das Vergnügen bezeichnet, mit einem Schiff oder Boot zu fahren, oder das gemächliche Fahren zum Vergnügen.ptSubstantivo que se refere à atividade de viajar de navio ou barco por prazer, geralmente fazendo paradas em vários portos, ou ao ato de dirigir a uma velocidade moderada para relaxar.zh指乘船或划船休闲旅行的活动，也指以中等速度行驶或驾车兜风消遣。arاسم يدل على التنقل بالسفينة أو القارب بقصد التنزه والاستمتاع، أو السير بسرعة معتدلة بغرض الترفيه والاسترخاء.

1. Sailing for pleasure B1 formal

   The activity of sailing or traveling in a ship or boat for leisure, often visiting multiple destinations.

   • They went cruising in the Caribbean for their honeymoon.
   • Cruising is a popular vacation choice for many retirees.
   • The company offers luxury cruising packages around the Mediterranean.

   ruКруизesCrucero de placerfrcroisière de plaisancedeKreuzfahrtptCruzeirozh游轮旅行arالرحلات البحرية

   Synonymes: boatingsailingyachting

2. Driving slowly B1 informal american

   The act of driving a car at a moderate, steady speed, often for enjoyment or without a specific destination.

   • We spent the evening cruising down the main street.
   • He enjoys cruising in his vintage convertible on weekends.
   • Cruising around town is a favorite pastime for teenagers here.

   ruЕзда на машинеesConducir a ritmo tranquilofrRouler tranquillement en voituredeAutofahrenptDirigir devagarzh低速驾驶arالقيادة ببطء

   Synonymes: drivingmotoring

3. Searching for a partner C1 informal

   The act of walking or driving around in public places looking for a casual sexual partner, often associated with gay culture.

   • The park is known as a spot for cruising after dark.
   • He was arrested for cruising in a public restroom.
   • Cruising apps have largely replaced physical cruising spots.

   ruПоиск партнёраesbúsqueda de pareja sexualfrdraguer (dans un lieu public)deSuche nach einem SexualpartnerptBusca por parceirozh寻伴arالبحث عن شريك جنسي

   Synonymes: trolling

• cruisings plural form
• cruisings' possessive plural form
• cruising's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий движение с постоянной скоростью, часто в спокойном темпе, или плавание на корабле для удовольствия.esVerbo que indica moverse a una velocidad constante, a menudo de forma relajada, o viajar en barco por placer.frVerbe désignant un déplacement à vitesse constante, souvent à un rythme tranquille, ou une navigation en bateau pour le plaisir.deSich mit gleichbleibender Geschwindigkeit fortbewegen, oft in ruhigem Tempo, oder eine Schiffsreise zum Vergnügen unternehmen.ptVerbo que indica mover-se a uma velocidade constante, muitas vezes de forma tranquila, ou viajar de navio para lazer.zh动词，表示以恒定速度平稳行进，有时指悠闲地行驶；也指乘船游玩或巡航。arفعل يدل على الحركة بسرعة ثابتة، غالبًا في وتيرة هادئة، أو السفر في رحلة بحرية بقصد الترفيه.

1. Travel on a ship B1 formal

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

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

   ruПутешествовать на кораблеesviajar en crucerofrcroisière (voyager en bateau)deAuf einem Schiff reisenptViajar de naviozh乘船游览arالسفر على متن سفينة

   Synonymes: boatsailvoyageyacht

2. Drive or move smoothly B1 informal

   To drive or move at a steady, relaxed speed.

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

   ruПлыть или ехать плавноescircular a velocidad constantefrrouler à vitesse constantedeGleichmäßig und entspannt fahren oder sich bewegenptDirigir ou mover-se suavementezh平稳行驶arالتحرك بسلاسة

   Synonymes: coastdriftglidesailsweeptool

   Antonymes: accelerateboltchargedashhurryracespeedsprinttearzoom

3. Achieve easily B2 informal

   To succeed or win with little effort.

   • 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.

   ruЛегко добитьсяesganar con facilidadfrréussir facilementdeLeicht gewinnenptGanhar facilmentezh轻松达成arتحقيق النجاح بسهولة

   Synonymes: breezecoastrompsailwalk

   Antonymes: laborstrivestruggletoil

• cruised past participle
• cruised past simple
• cruising present participle
• cruises third person singular