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checkpoint

контрольно-пропускной пункт

Meaning of checkpoint

control point

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EN-UK/ə ˈtʃɛkpɔɪnt/
EN-US/ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt/
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checkpoint with Russian translation

checkpoint usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Грузовик остановился на контрольно-пропускном пункте, чтобы офицер проверил груз.

The lorry stopped at the checkpoint for the officer to check the cargo.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Мы простояли в очереди на контрольно-пропускном пункте чтобы показать паспорта около двадцати минут.

We queued for passports at the checkpoint for about twenty minutes.

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checkpoint belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

checkpointконтрольно-пропускной пункт
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

checkpoint synonyms

Related words worth learning together

passport control
An area where passports and identity documents are checked at borders or airports.
customs
The authority/place that inspects goods and enforces duties at borders; focuses on goods and declarations.
border crossing
The physical point where one crosses a national border; emphasizes the crossing rather than inspection.
inspection post
A post where inspections of cargo, vehicles or documents are carried out; formal administrative usage.
entry gate
A gate controlling entry to a facility or area; may or may not involve checks.
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🇬🇧en

An area where passports and identity documents are checked at borders or airports.

B1Often

We waited in line at passport control for 30 minutes.

🇬🇧en

The authority/place that inspects goods and enforces duties at borders; focuses on goods and declarations.

B1Very Often

We declared the goods at customs when we entered the country.

B
🇬🇧en
border crossing

The physical point where one crosses a national border; emphasizes the crossing rather than inspection.

B1Often

The border crossing was crowded with trucks.

I
🇬🇧en
inspection post

A post where inspections of cargo, vehicles or documents are carried out; formal administrative usage.

B1Rarely

Trucks must stop at the inspection post for a cargo check.

E
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entry gate

A gate controlling entry to a facility or area; may or may not involve checks.

B1Often

The entry gate was locked after hours.

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checkpoint meaning: what does it mean?

control point

checkpoint pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

checkpoint is pronounced as /ə ˈtʃɛkpɔɪnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

checkpoint definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The lorry stopped at the checkpoint for the officer to check the cargo. Translation: Грузовик остановился на контрольно-пропускном пункте, чтобы офицер проверил груз.

Is checkpoint part of On the road vocabulary?

Yes, checkpoint (контрольно-пропускной пункт) can be learned in the On the road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is checkpoint part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, checkpoint (контрольно-пропускной пункт) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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