logistics
gb/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/ us/ləd͡ʒˈɪstɪks/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
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Substantivo
B2
abstract
1
practical planning details
the planning and practical details needed to make something happen smoothly
Padrão de uso:
the logistics of [something]; logistics for [something]; handle/manage/sort out the logistics
Erro comum:
Do not use 'a logistic' to mean one practical arrangement. Say 'a logistical detail/problem' or 'the logistics.'
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)
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
Temas
planning
|organization
|events
|travel
|work
Exemplos
- The conference went well, but the logistics were complicated.
- Before we book the venue, we need to think through the logistics.
- She is in charge of the logistics for the school trip.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Travel logistics can be stressful.
- We need to plan the logistics.
Substantivo
business
B2
process
2
transport and supply management
the work of moving and storing goods, equipment, or people in an organized way
Padrão de uso:
logistics for [goods/operations]; [adjective] logistics; logistics in [an industry]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse 'logistics' with 'logic.' Logistics is about organization, movement, and supply, not reasoning.
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)
Colocações
logistics operations
|global logistics
|logistics network
|warehouse logistics
|freight logistics
|military logistics
|e-commerce logistics
|logistics costs
|logistics support
|logistics system
Temas
business
|transport
|supply_chain
|military
|operations
Exemplos
- The company invested in better logistics to reduce delivery times.
- Fuel prices have increased logistics costs across the industry.
- Military logistics kept food, medicine, and equipment moving to the front.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Good logistics helps packages arrive on time.
- The store improved its logistics.
Substantivo
business
B2
entity
3
logistics work or department
the job area or department that manages deliveries, storage, and transport
Padrão de uso:
work in logistics; the logistics department; Logistics will [do something]
Erro comum:
When referring to a company department, English often capitalizes it in internal writing: 'Please contact Logistics.'
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)
Colocações
work in logistics
|career in logistics
|logistics department
|logistics team
|head of logistics
|logistics manager
|logistics coordinator
|logistics specialist
|logistics sector
|logistics jobs
Temas
business
|careers
|work
|transport
|operations
Exemplos
- She works in logistics for a medical-supplies company.
- Please ask Logistics to confirm when the order will leave the warehouse.
- The logistics team arranged extra trucks for the holiday rush.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My uncle works in logistics.
- Email the logistics department.
Gramática
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.