excursion
gb/ɪkskˈɚʒən/ us/ɪkskˈɚʒən/
B1
English
~ 7200
kirándulás, kitérő, kalandozás, kitérés, eltérés, kilengés
NOUN
B1
1
kirándulás
A2
Usage pattern:
go on an excursion to [a place]
We went on a day excursion to the islands while we were staying in Athens.
Amíg Athénban voltunk, egynapos kirándulást tettünk a szigetekre.
The hotel offers several excursions to nearby historical sites.
A szálloda több kirándulást is kínál a közeli történelmi helyszínekre.
On Friday the class will take an excursion to the science museum.
During our stay, we booked a guided excursion into the rainforest.
The cruise includes shore excursions at three different ports.
Learner examples
We went on an excursion to the mountains.
Elmentünk kirándulni a hegyekbe.
Our English class had an excursion to the city museum.
Az angolcsoportunk tanulmányi kirándulást tett a városi múzeumba.
They booked an excursion to see the old castle.
The children were very excited about the school excursion.
On holiday, we did a boat excursion along the coast.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"do an excursion"* instead of the more natural collocation *"go on an excursion"*. They may also confuse *excursion* with *trip* or *tour*: *trip* is the most general word, *tour* often has many planned stops and a guide, and *excursion* usually suggests a relatively short, specific trip, often during a longer stay or holiday.
Meaning
short trip for pleasure
Collocations
school excursion
|day excursion
|go on an excursion
|organize an excursion
|excursion to the beach
|group excursion
Synonyms
outing (Often more casual and usually for a short, relaxed trip, especially with family, friends, or a group.)
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day trip (Very similar meaning, but more specific that you go and come back on the same day.)
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tour (Suggests a more organized trip, often with a guide and several stops or activities.)
Antonyms
staycation (You relax or have fun at home or near home instead of going on a trip.)
Themes
travel
|leisure
|education
|daily_life
Definition
A short trip you make for fun, interest, or study, usually not very far and not for many days.
A short journey made for pleasure, interest, or education, usually returning on the same day or within a short time.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
kitérő
B2
kalandozás
B2
Usage pattern:
an excursion into [a field or activity]
The book marks her first serious excursion into historical writing.
Ezzel a könyvvel tett először komolyabb kitérőt a történelmi témájú írás területére.
After years in finance, his brief excursion into politics surprised many colleagues.
A pénzügyi szektorban töltött évek után sok kollégáját meglepte a rövid politikai kitérője.
The exhibition includes the artist’s only excursion into sculpture.
This course is intended as a gentle excursion into the world of quantum physics for non‑scientists.
Despite his occasional excursion into journalism, he remains best known as a novelist.
Learner examples
The film is the director’s first excursion into comedy.
Ez a film a rendező első kalandozása a vígjáték műfajában.
After teaching for many years, she made a short excursion into business.
Miután sok évig tanított, rövid kitérőt tett az üzleti életbe.
His excursion into politics lasted only one year.
The article is a light excursion into the history of the city.
This project is my small excursion into mobile app design.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes misunderstand this sense and think it always refers to a physical trip. In formal writing, *excursion into [something]* often means a short try or limited work in a new subject, not travel.
Meaning
brief involvement in new area
Collocations
excursion into politics
|excursion into fiction
|first excursion into
|brief excursion into
|excursion outside his field
Synonyms
foray (Very close in meaning; common in phrases like *foray into politics*, with a slightly more vivid or figurative feel.)
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venture (Suggests risk or boldness more strongly than *excursion* does.)
Antonyms
specialization (Focuses on a single main field over a long time, the opposite of a short side involvement.)
Themes
work
|culture
|education
Definition
A short and limited try at doing something that is not your main work or interest.
A short or limited involvement in an area of activity or study that is not someone's main field.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
the excursion of [a part or value]
Excessive cone excursion can damage the loudspeaker at high volumes.
A túl nagy membránkitérés nagy hangerő mellett károsíthatja a hangszórót.
The system automatically shuts down if any temperature excursion is detected.
A rendszer automatikusan leáll, ha bármilyen hőmérséklet-eltérést észlel.
Engine designers must account for the maximum piston excursion at high speeds.
Short voltage excursions may not be harmful, but long ones can cause serious equipment failure.
The sensor records the excursion of the beam during the test.
Learner examples
The engineer measured the excursion of the piston.
A mérnök megmérte a dugattyú kitérését.
A large voltage excursion can break the device.
Egy nagy feszültségkilengés tönkreteheti az eszközt.
The graph shows the excursion of temperature over one day.
The speaker was damaged by too much cone excursion.
We must keep any pressure excursion within safe limits.
Meaning
movement from normal position
Collocations
voltage excursion
|temperature excursion
|excursion of the piston
|pressure excursion
|excursion limits
|displacement excursion
Synonyms
displacement (A near-technical equivalent in physics and engineering, though *displacement* can be more general.)
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deviation (Emphasizes difference from a standard or norm, not always physical movement.)
Antonyms
stability (Indicates little or no movement or change from a set level.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|technology
Definition
In science and engineering, how far something moves or changes from its normal level or place.
In technical contexts, the distance or amount by which something moves or changes away from its normal, rest, or reference level.
Grammar
Dictionary form
excursion
IPA
GB/ɪkskˈɚʒən/
US/ɪkskˈɚʒən/
Syllables & stress
ex - cur - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cur)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: excursion
- Plural: excursion, excursions
Word family
Forms
excursions
noun
Related words
excursionist
noun
Advanced or less common
excursive
adjective
Expressions
excursion fare
1/ɪkskˈɚʒən fˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
reduced price ticket for trip
A cheaper ticket for a planned trip, usually when you go and come back on fixed dates.
Examples
- We got an excursion fare that required us to stay at least three nights.
- The airline’s excursion fare is only valid for weekend travel.
- Some excursion fares do not allow you to change your return date.
excursion into [something]
1/ɪkskˈɚʒən ˈɪntu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
short try in a new field
To do some limited work or activity in a subject that is not your normal field.
Examples
- The article is her first excursion into investigative journalism.
- His excursion into children’s literature was unexpected but very successful.
- This lecture will include a short excursion into basic statistics.
go on an excursion
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ən ɪkskˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
take a short pleasure trip
To make a short trip for fun, interest, or study, usually returning soon.
Examples
- We’re planning to go on an excursion to the lakes this weekend.
- During the conference, participants can go on an excursion to a local factory.
- The children are excited to go on an excursion with their class.
school excursion
1/skˈul ɪkskˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
educational trip with a school
A trip where students go out from school to visit a place for learning or fun.
Examples
- Next month our class will go on a school excursion to the art museum.
- Parents must sign this form before their children join the school excursion.
- The school excursion to the science center was the highlight of the term.