Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
called en route
English answer:
Called in(visited) in on the way(general use.For ships,inc.visiting/trading/resupplying etc at ports of call en route
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DGK T-I
Jun 17, 2003 15:51
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called en route
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Trading vessels employed scores of Europeans and Islanders, making great demands on food and fuel. One beneficiary was the Vunivalu (or war leader) of Bau, an islet off the east coast of Viti Levu in Fiji where vessels **called en route** to the fishing grounds, for supplies were exchanged for highly prized whales' teeth which consolidated the Vunivalu's influence (D Denoon, S Firth, J Linnekin, M Meleisea and K Nero (ed), 1997).
I think it just means they passed by this place on their way to the fishing grounds, but wanted to make sure, since I find the phrasing pretty awkward ('cos it's awkward, right? or is it just me?). Thanks beforehand, guys.
I think it just means they passed by this place on their way to the fishing grounds, but wanted to make sure, since I find the phrasing pretty awkward ('cos it's awkward, right? or is it just me?). Thanks beforehand, guys.
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| 5 +13 | Yes, called in on the way |
DGK T-I
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| 3 +10 | stopped on their way |
RHELLER
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| 5 +2 | made an interim stop |
Alaa Zeineldine
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Yes, called in on the way
Yes, called in on the way
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Note added at 2003-06-17 15:57:46 (GMT)
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You are right about the meaning.
A lot of small island communities, eg: Pitcairn Island in the Pacific, traditionally rely on or are benefitted by visits from shipping, in this kind of way.
But the phrase is not only used in shipping, but in English generally, where \"on the way\", \"in passing\" is meant, eg: \"he called in on her en route to the shops\"
Comes from french originally.
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Note added at 2003-06-17 15:58:34 (GMT)
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As Rita says, it\'s fine :-)
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Note added at 2003-06-17 15:57:46 (GMT)
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You are right about the meaning.
A lot of small island communities, eg: Pitcairn Island in the Pacific, traditionally rely on or are benefitted by visits from shipping, in this kind of way.
But the phrase is not only used in shipping, but in English generally, where \"on the way\", \"in passing\" is meant, eg: \"he called in on her en route to the shops\"
Comes from french originally.
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Note added at 2003-06-17 15:58:34 (GMT)
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As Rita says, it\'s fine :-)
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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stopped on their way
you are correct
it is not awkward it is French
"en route" is French for "on the way to"
it is not awkward it is French
"en route" is French for "on the way to"
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DGK T-I
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merci Giuli!
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Elisabeth Toda-v.Galen
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Christopher Crockett
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Nerzh
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Marie Scarano
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Montefiore
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asusisu (X)
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Сергей Лузан
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Empty Whiskey Glass
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thanks Svetozar!
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Derry
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made an interim stop
The boats dock at a convenient place on the way where they can resupply, trade, and perform maitenance operations. The economy of this port can therefore benefit from the exchanges and the generated employment.
In general a port of call is a port where a ship is scheduled to dock.
HTH,
Alaa
In general a port of call is a port where a ship is scheduled to dock.
HTH,
Alaa
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