Carpooled: meaning, definitions and examples
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carpooled
[ ˈkɑːrpuːld ]
travel arrangement
Carpooled refers to the act of sharing rides with others, typically in a car, to reduce costs and environmental impact. This is commonly done for commuting to work or school and often involves coordinating with others to pick them up or drop them off along the way.
Synonyms
partner ride, rideshare, sharing a ride.
Examples of usage
- We decided to carpool to save money on gas.
- She carpooled with her coworkers to the conference.
- They often carpool to school on weekdays.
Translations
Translations of the word "carpooled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carpooling
🇮🇳 कारपूल किया
🇩🇪 Fahrgemeinschaft
🇮🇩 berbagi mobil
🇺🇦 спільна поїздка
🇵🇱 wspólna jazda
🇯🇵 カープール
🇫🇷 covoiturage
🇪🇸 compartir coche
🇹🇷 araba paylaşımı
🇰🇷 카풀
🇸🇦 ركوب السيارات المشتركة
🇨🇿 sdílení jízdy
🇸🇰 zdieľanie jazdy
🇨🇳 拼车
🇸🇮 skupaj vožnja
🇮🇸 samferðir
🇰🇿 көлікпен бөлісу
🇬🇪 მანქანის გაზიარება
🇦🇿 birlikdə səyahət
🇲🇽 compartir auto
Etymology
The term 'carpool' originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the combination of 'car' (from Latin 'carrus', meaning wheel or cart) and 'pool', which has an older usage referring to a shared resource or a collective arrangement. Initially, it referred to sharing a vehicle for travel, promoting efficiency and environmental conservation. With growing awareness of traffic congestion and environmental issues, carpooling became more prevalent, particularly in urban areas where commuting is necessary. The concept encourages social interaction and reduces the number of cars on the road, contributing to less traffic and lower emissions. The word has evolved to encompass various forms of shared transportation, including informal arrangements and organized programs facilitating car-sharing among individuals.