commute in English
- commute⇄commute, verb, -muted,-muting,noun.
- commute⇄noun (Informal.) a commuting to work; commutation.
Ex. The daily commute, ... exerts a constant drain on their energies (Wall Street Journal). - commute⇄v.i. 1. (U.S.) to travel regularly to and from work usually by train, bus, or automobile, especially between suburb and downtown.
Ex. He commutes to work by bus each morning.
2. to serve as a substitute; compensate.
3. (Mathematics.) - commute⇄v.t. 1. to change (an obligation or penalty) to an easier one.
Ex. The governor commuted the prisoner's sentence of death to one of life imprisonment.
2. to exchange; substitute; interchange.
3. commutate.
commute in Marathi मराठी
commute in Sindhi سنڌي
commute in Tamil தமிழ்
commute in Telugu తెలుగు
Commute
Part of Speech
Verb, Noun
Pronunciation
/kəˈmjuːt/ (British, American)
Definitions
- (Verb) To travel regularly between one's home and place of work or study.
- (Verb) To change (a penalty or punishment) to a less severe one.
- (Verb) (Mathematics) To change the order of operations without affecting the outcome.
- (Noun) A regular journey between home and place of work or study.
Usage Examples
- She commutes to the city every day by train.
- The judge commuted his sentence from ten years to five.
- In mathematics, addition and multiplication commute.
Etymology
From Latin 'commutare' (to change, exchange), composed of 'com-' (together) and 'mutare' (to change).
Synonyms
- Travel
- Journey
- Reduce (for legal context)
- Interchange (for mathematical context)
Antonyms
- Remain
- Stay
- Extend (for legal context)
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Conmutar / Viajar diariamente | /konmuˈtaɾ/, /viaˈxar djaɾjamɛnˈtɛ/ |
| French | Faire la navette / Commuter | /fɛʁ la navɛt/, /kɔmyte/ |
| German | Pendeln / Umwandeln | /ˈpɛndl̩n/, /ʊmˈvandl̩n/ |
| Hindi | आना-जाना (Travel), बदलना (Change) | /aːnaː dʒaːnaː/, /badalnaː/ |
| Tamil | பயணம் (Travel), மாற்றம் (Change) | /pajanam/, /maːtʃram/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British: /kəˈmjuːt/
American: /kəˈmjuːt/
Australian: /kəˈmjuːt/
Historical Usage
The concept of commuting became prominent in the 19th century with the expansion of rail transport, allowing workers to live farther from workplaces.
Cultural Nuances
Commuting patterns vary across cultures. In some countries, long commutes are common, while in others, people prefer to live close to their workplaces.
More Information
The term 'commute' is most commonly associated with daily travel, particularly in urban environments where people travel to and from work. In the legal context, commuting a sentence refers to reducing the severity of punishment, often for humanitarian reasons. In mathematics, commutativity is a fundamental concept in algebra and number theory. The rise of remote work has significantly changed commuting habits worldwide.