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charter

/'tʃɑ:tə/
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Explanation of the Word "Charter"

Part of Speech: - Noun - Verb

Examples:
  1. Noun:

    • "The school received a charter that allowed it to operate as an independent institution."
    • "We signed a charter to rent a bus for our trip."
  2. Verb:

    • "We decided to charter a boat for our fishing trip this weekend."
    • "Shall we charter a guide in Rome to help us explore the city?"
Advanced Usage:
  • In a business context, a "charter" may refer to a document that defines the structure and operations of an organization, such as a non-profit or a governmental body.
  • In aviation, to "charter" a flight means to rent an entire aircraft for travel, often for a group rather than buying individual tickets.
Word Variants:
  • Chartered (adjective): This can describe a company or institution that has received a charter, such as a "chartered bank."
  • Charterer (noun): A person or company that charters a vehicle or vessel.
Different Meanings:
  • Charter School: A publicly funded school that operates independently of the traditional school system under a charter.
  • Charter Flight: A flight that is not part of a regular airline schedule and is usually rented for a specific journey or group.
Synonyms:
  • Noun Synonyms: Agreement, contract, lease, document
  • Verb Synonyms: Rent, hire, lease
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Charter a course": To set a direction or plan for actions, often used in a metaphorical sense.
  • There are no specific common phrasal verbs associated with "charter," but it can be used in combinations, such as "charter out" (to rent out a vessel or vehicle).
Summary:

The word "charter" is versatile in English, used both as a noun and a verb. It primarily relates to formal agreements or the act of hiring something, particularly transportation.

Noun
  1. a contract to hire or lease transportation
  2. a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
Verb
  1. engage for service under a term of contract
    • We took an apartment on a quiet street
    • Let's rent a car
    • Shall we take a guide in Rome?
  2. grant a charter to
  3. hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

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