Meaning of the word commute in English

What does commute mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

commute

US /kəˈmjuːt/

UK /kəˈmjuːt/

travel some distance regularly between one's home and place of work or study

Example:

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He has to commute an hour to work every day.

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Many people commute from the suburbs to the city center.

Synonym:

travel journey go back and forth shuttle

reduce (a judicial sentence, especially a death sentence) to one less severe

Example:

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The governor decided to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment.

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The judge has the power to commute sentences.

Synonym:

reduce lessen mitigate alleviate abate

a regular journey of some distance to and from one's place of work or study

Example:

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His daily commute takes over an hour.

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The long commute is exhausting.

Synonym:

journey trip travel ride

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commuter commuting