logistics
gb/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/ us/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
B2
Inglês
szervezés, logisztika
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
1
szervezés
B1
logisztika
B2
Padrão de uso:
the logistics of [something]; logistics for [something]; handle/manage/sort out the logistics
The conference went well, but the logistics were complicated.
A konferencia jól sikerült, de a szervezés bonyolult volt.
Before we book the venue, we need to think through the logistics.
Mielőtt lefoglaljuk a helyszínt, át kell gondolnunk a logisztikát.
She is in charge of the logistics for the school trip.
Exemplos para estudantes
Travel logistics can be stressful.
Az utazással kapcsolatos szervezés stresszes lehet.
We need to plan the logistics.
Meg kell terveznünk a logisztikát.
Erro comum:
Do not use 'a logistic' to mean one practical arrangement. Say 'a logistical detail/problem' or 'the logistics.'
Significado
practical planning details
Colocações
handle the logistics
|manage the logistics
|sort out the logistics
|work out the logistics
|event logistics
|travel logistics
|conference logistics
|complicated logistics
|practical logistics
|logistics planning
Sinônimos
arrangements (common, broad word for practical plans)
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organization (focuses on planning and structure)
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coordination (emphasizes making different parts work together)
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practicalities (informal; small real-world details)
Antônimos
disorganization (lack of planning or order)
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chaos (complete confusion instead of orderly arrangements)
Temas
planning
|organization
|events
|travel
|work
Definição
the planning and practical details needed to make something happen smoothly
The practical details and arrangements involved in planning and carrying out an activity.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
BUSINESS
2
logisztika
B2
Padrão de uso:
logistics for [goods/operations]; [adjective] logistics; logistics in [an industry]
The company invested in better logistics to reduce delivery times.
A vállalat jobb logisztikába fektetett, hogy csökkentse a szállítási időket.
Fuel prices have increased logistics costs across the industry.
Az üzemanyagárak az egész ágazatban megnövelték a logisztikai költségeket.
Military logistics kept food, medicine, and equipment moving to the front.
Exemplos para estudantes
Good logistics helps packages arrive on time.
A jó logisztika segít, hogy a csomagok időben megérkezzenek.
The store improved its logistics.
A bolt fejlesztette a logisztikáját.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse 'logistics' with 'logic.' Logistics is about organization, movement, and supply, not reasoning.
Significado
transport and supply management
Colocações
logistics operations
|global logistics
|logistics network
|warehouse logistics
|freight logistics
|military logistics
|e-commerce logistics
|logistics costs
|logistics support
|logistics system
Sinônimos
supply chain management (often broader; includes the whole flow from suppliers to customers)
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distribution (narrower; focuses mainly on delivery)
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freight management (focuses on cargo transport)
Temas
business
|transport
|supply_chain
|military
|operations
Definição
the work of moving and storing goods, equipment, or people in an organized way
The organized management of transporting, storing, and distributing goods, equipment, or people, especially in business or the military.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
BUSINESS
3
logisztika
B2
Padrão de uso:
work in logistics; the logistics department; Logistics will [do something]
She works in logistics for a medical-supplies company.
Egy orvosi kellékeket forgalmazó cégnél dolgozik logisztikán.
Please ask Logistics to confirm when the order will leave the warehouse.
Kérd meg a logisztikát, hogy erősítse meg, mikor indul el a megrendelt áru a raktárból.
The logistics team arranged extra trucks for the holiday rush.
Exemplos para estudantes
My uncle works in logistics.
A nagybátyám a logisztikában dolgozik.
Email the logistics department.
Írj e-mailt a logisztikai osztálynak.
Erro comum:
When referring to a company department, English often capitalizes it in internal writing: 'Please contact Logistics.'
Significado
logistics work or department
Colocações
work in logistics
|career in logistics
|logistics department
|logistics team
|head of logistics
|logistics manager
|logistics coordinator
|logistics specialist
|logistics sector
|logistics jobs
Sinônimos
operations (broader; may include many business processes beyond transport)
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supply chain (overlapping; often includes purchasing and inventory planning too)
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distribution department (narrower; focuses on sending goods out)
Temas
business
|careers
|work
|transport
|operations
Definição
the job area or department that manages deliveries, storage, and transport
The area of work, industry, or department responsible for organizing transport, storage, distribution, and related operations.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
logistics
AFI
GB/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
US/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
Sílabas e tonicidade
lo - gist - ics (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (gist)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: logistics
- Plural: logistics
Expressões
last-mile logistics
1/lˈæst mˈaɪl ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
fixed phrase
business
final delivery stage
the part of delivery that brings a package to the customer’s door
Exemplos
- Last-mile logistics is often the most expensive part of home delivery.
- Bike couriers helped the company improve last-mile logistics in dense cities.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Last-mile logistics brings packages to customers.
logistics company
1/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks kˈʌmpəni/
fixed phrase
business
goods transport service company
a company that helps move, store, and deliver goods
Exemplos
- Our logistics company delivers to every major city in the region.
- The retailer switched logistics companies after repeated delays.
Exemplos para estudantes
- A logistics company shipped my furniture.
logistics hub
1/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks hˈʌb/
fixed phrase
business
central distribution location
a central place where goods are moved, sorted, or sent out
Exemplos
- The airport has become a logistics hub for international freight.
- The port is being expanded into a regional logistics hub.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The city is a logistics hub.
logistics manager
1/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks mˈænɪd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
business
person managing logistics
a person who manages deliveries, transport, and storage
Exemplos
- The logistics manager found a cheaper route for the trucks.
- As logistics manager, Marta oversees warehousing, delivery schedules, and inventory records.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The logistics manager planned the delivery.
logistics nightmare
1/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks nˈaɪtmˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
very difficult arrangements
a situation that is very hard to organize
Exemplos
- Getting 200 guests from the airport to the hotel was a logistics nightmare.
- The road closures turned the festival into a logistics nightmare.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The school trip was a logistics nightmare.
reverse logistics
1/ɹɪvˈɚs ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
fixed phrase
business
handling returned products
the process of dealing with products that customers send back
Exemplos
- Retailers need efficient reverse logistics after the holiday return season.
- The company improved reverse logistics by sending returned electronics to repair centers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Reverse logistics handles returned products.
third-party logistics (3pl)
1/θˈɚd pˈɑɹti ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks ˌɪpl/
fixed phrase
business
outsourced logistics services
using another company to store, pack, or deliver goods for you
Exemplos
- The brand uses third-party logistics to handle online orders.
- A third-party logistics provider can store products and ship them directly to customers.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The shop uses third-party logistics for deliveries.
work out the logistics
1/wˈɚk ˈaʊt ðə ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
fixed phrase
arrange practical details
to plan the practical details
Exemplos
- We need to work out the logistics before we announce the trip.
- The producer worked out the logistics of moving the crew between locations.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Let's work out the logistics tomorrow.