Landing
'lændɪŋ
Definitions
4 meaningsThe act of coming down to the ground or other surface after a flight or journey.
'lændɪŋ
The act of coming to land.
The pilot executed a perfect landing in the difficult weather conditions.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're on a plane. A landing is when the plane finally touches down on the ground after flying, like when you get to your destination!
👶 For kids: When a plane or a boat comes to the ground or the shore.
More Examples
The astronauts prepared for a soft landing on the moon.
The ship's landing at the harbor was carefully coordinated.
How It's Used
"The plane made a smooth landing."
"The boat made a successful landing on the shore."
"The Allied forces initiated a landing at Normandy."
A level platform between flights of stairs.
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A platform or area where people can alight or disembark.
The landing at the top of the stairs was spacious and well-lit.
💡 Simply: Imagine a set of stairs in a building. The landing is that flat spot in between, like a little break before you go up to the next floor!
👶 For kids: A flat spot at the top or bottom of stairs.
More Examples
They waited on the landing outside the hotel room.
The landing provided a perfect spot to view the garden below.
How It's Used
"The landing at the top of the stairs provided access to the bedrooms."
"Passengers gathered on the landing to await their connecting flight."
To bring (an aircraft, boat, or person) to the ground or shore.
'lændɪŋ
To bring an aircraft or boat to the ground.
The pilot skillfully landed the helicopter on the designated helipad.
💡 Simply: When a plane or a boat gets to the ground or the shore, it's called landing. The plane is done flying, and the boat is done sailing!
👶 For kids: When something like a plane or boat comes down to the ground.
More Examples
The explorers safely landed their ship on the remote island.
He struggled to land his drone in the strong wind.
How It's Used
"The pilot expertly landed the plane on the runway."
"They carefully landed the boat on the beach."
To achieve or obtain something desirable.
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To achieve a goal or a desired outcome.
The company successfully landed the deal after months of negotiations.
💡 Simply: Imagine you finally get something you really wanted, like a new toy or a good grade. That's like landing something! It's when you finally get what you were aiming for.
👶 For kids: Getting something you really want.
More Examples
She was thrilled to land the lead role in the school play.
After many interviews, he finally landed a job offer.
How It's Used
"She landed a lucrative contract with a major client."
"He finally landed his dream job."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
soft landing
A successful or gentle outcome, particularly in economics or business.
"The economy experienced a soft landing after the recession."
make a landing
To bring an aircraft or boat to the ground.
"The pilot made a perfect landing on the airfield."
From Middle English *landynge*, from Old English *landung* (“a coming to land, an alighting”), equivalent to *land* + *-ing*. Cognate with Dutch *landing*, German *Landung*, Swedish *landning*.
The term 'landing' has been used since the Old English period, initially referring to the act of disembarking.