Meaning of the word "air traffic control" in English

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air traffic control

US /er ˈtræf.ɪk kənˌtroʊl/
UK /eə ˈtræf.ɪk kənˌtrəʊl/
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Noun

the service and personnel responsible for directing aircraft on the ground and through a given section of airspace

Example:
The pilot requested permission from air traffic control to land.
A strike by air traffic control caused many flight delays.