cockpit
US /ˈkɑːk.pɪt/
UK /ˈkɑːk.pɪt/
1.
cockpit
the compartment for the pilot and sometimes also the co-pilot in an aircraft or spacecraft
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The pilot announced from the cockpit that they were beginning their descent.
De piloot kondigde vanuit de cockpit aan dat ze begonnen met de daling.
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Only authorized personnel are allowed in the cockpit.
Alleen geautoriseerd personeel is toegestaan in de cockpit.
2.
hanenvechtarena
a place where cockfights are held
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The illegal cockpit was raided by the police last night.
De illegale hanenvechtarena werd gisteravond door de politie overvallen.
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The authorities are trying to shut down all active cockpits in the region.
De autoriteiten proberen alle actieve hanenvechtarena's in de regio te sluiten.