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Carpool

Definition:

A carpool refers to the practice of multiple individuals sharing a single vehicle to travel together, typically to commute to work or school, in order to reduce traffic congestion, save money on transportation costs, and decrease carbon emissions.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A carpool refers to a group of people who regularly share a ride in a single vehicle, either taking turns driving or having one designated driver.

Example Sentence: Joining a carpool has helped me cut down on my commuting expenses and meet new people.

Sense 2:

Verb: To carpool means to participate in or organize a group where individuals share a ride in a single vehicle.

Example Sentence: We decided to carpool to the event to save on parking fees and reduce our environmental footprint.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Popular: Carpooling is popular among urban dwellers who aim to avoid traffic congestion and reduce their carbon footprint while commuting to work or school.

Example Sentence: Many larger companies have implemented carpool programs to encourage employees to reduce their daily driving by sharing rides.

Usage 2:

Local: In some small towns, carpooling is a local community tradition where neighbors or families regularly share rides for grocery shopping or local events.

Example Sentence: The residents of our small town have a close-knit community and often carpool to run errands or attend local gatherings together.

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