expedition
gb/ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/ us/ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2200
expedíció, hadjárat, katonai expedíció, gyorsaság
NOUN
B1
1
expedíció
B2
Usage pattern:
to go on [an expedition]
The team set out on an expedition to study the effects of climate change in the Arctic.
A csapat expedícióra indult az Északi-sarkvidékre, hogy tanulmányozza a klímaváltozás hatásait.
She joined an expedition to climb Mount Everest.
Csatlakozott egy expedícióhoz, amely a Mount Everest megmászására indult.
Several expeditions have been sent to search for the lost city.
Learner examples
We went on an expedition to the mountains.
Expedícióra mentünk a hegyekbe.
The expedition will study animals in the forest.
Az expedíció az erdőben élő állatokat fogja tanulmányozni.
He joined an expedition to find old caves.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'expedition' with 'vacation'; however, an expedition usually has a specific purpose beyond leisure.
Meaning
organized journey for a goal
Collocations
scientific expedition
|military expedition
|polar expedition
|go on an expedition
|lead an expedition
Synonyms
journey (A more general term for traveling from one place to another, without implying organization or purpose beyond travel.)
|
mission (Implies a specific assignment or goal, often with official or formal backing.)
Antonyms
stay (Represents not traveling or remaining in the same place, which is the opposite of going on an expedition.)
Themes
travel
|exploration
|science
Definition
A planned trip made by a group of people to do something special, often in a faraway or difficult place.
An organized journey made by a group of people for a particular purpose, especially to explore, research, or achieve something in a distant place.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
hadjárat
B2
The empire launched a naval expedition to secure trade routes.
A birodalom tengeri hadjáratot indított a kereskedelmi útvonalak biztosítására.
He wrote about his experiences during the military expedition to North Africa.
Írt az észak-afrikai hadjárat során szerzett tapasztalatairól.
The punitive expedition was intended to deter further attacks.
Learner examples
The army went on a military expedition.
A hadsereg hadjáratra indult.
They sent soldiers on an expedition to another land.
Katonákat küldtek hadjáratra egy másik országba.
The king ordered an expedition to fight rebels.
Meaning
military operation abroad
Collocations
military expedition
|naval expedition
|punitive expedition
Synonyms
campaign (A broader term for a series of military operations, which may or may not involve travel abroad.)
Antonyms
defense (Focuses on protecting one's own territory rather than going abroad for action.)
Themes
military
|history
|politics
|law
Definition
A military trip to another country to fight or do a mission.
A military operation carried out in a foreign country, often involving travel and deployment of troops.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
gyorsaság
A2
The matter was handled with great expedition.
Az ügyet nagy gyorsasággal intézték el.
She completed the report with expedition and accuracy.
Gyorsan és pontosan készítette el a jelentést.
We need to proceed with more expedition if we are to meet the deadline.
Learner examples
He finished the work with expedition.
Nagy gyorsasággal fejezte be a munkát.
They moved with expedition to help the injured man.
Gyorsan cselekedtek, hogy segítsenek a sérült férfin.
The job was done with great expedition.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'expedition' meaning 'journey'; context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Meaning
speed and efficiency
Collocations
with great expedition
Synonyms
promptness (Focuses purely on quickness without necessarily implying efficiency.)
|
efficiency (Focuses on achieving results with minimal waste, not always implying speed.)
Antonyms
delay (Represents slowness or lateness, the opposite of quick and efficient action.)
Themes
work
|productivity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Doing something quickly and well.
Promptness and efficiency in accomplishing a task or action.
Grammar
Dictionary form
expedition
IPA
GB/ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
US/ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - ped - i - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (i)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: expedition
- Plural: expedition, expeditions
Word family
Forms
expeditions
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
expeditionary
adjective
Expressions
go on an expedition
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn ən ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
start a planned journey
To begin a planned trip for research, exploration, or another special goal.
Examples
- Next summer, they will go on an expedition to study volcanoes.
- We went on an expedition to the desert to collect samples.
lead an expedition
1/lˈid ən ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
be in charge of journey team
To be the person in control of a group making a planned trip for a special purpose.
Examples
- She will lead an expedition into the rainforest.
- He led an expedition to climb the highest peak in the region.
scientific expedition
1/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk ˌɛkspədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
trip for scientific research
A planned trip by scientists to study something in another place.
Examples
- The scientific expedition collected data on marine life.
- He joined a scientific expedition to Antarctica.