land
/lænd/
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Also a verb
Meaning
The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.
After three weeks at sea, the sailors finally sighted land.
Do you prefer traveling by land or by air?
An area of ground owned by someone or designated for a specific purpose.
They purchased ten acres of rural land to build a retirement home.
Is this public land, or does it belong to a private owner?
Collocations
- sight land
- by land
- piece of land
- public land
Synonyms
- ground
- earth
- property
- acreage
Antonyms
- sea
Idioms
land on your feet
to successfully overcome a difficult situation
Even after losing his business, he quickly landed on his feet with a new venture.
the lay of the land
the current state of affairs or arrangement of things
She took a few days to get the lay of the land before making changes in the department.
Meaning
To arrive on the ground or another surface after traveling through the air or water.
The flight landed safely despite the dense fog and freezing rain.
Where did the ball land after you kicked it?
To succeed in obtaining or securing something desirable, especially a job or contract.
She worked hard during the interview process and managed to land the job.
Did the firm land that major advertising account yesterday?
To cause someone to reach an unpleasant or difficult situation, often through their own actions.
Reckless driving will eventually land you in serious legal trouble.
His poor financial choices landed him deep in debt.
How it's used
When this means “touch down on a surface”
- land on the runway
“landed on it.”
The small aircraft landed on the deserted highway during the emergency.
When this means “secure something desirable”
- land the contract
“landed it.”
Our sales team managed to land the major corporate client this morning.
Collocations
- land safely
- emergency landing
- land a job
- land a role
- land in trouble
- land in jail
Synonyms
- touch down
- secure