port of call
Definition
- Noun:
- A port where a ship stops during a voyage: A "port of call" is any intermediate port where a ship docks, typically to load or unload cargo, take on supplies, or allow passengers to embark or disembark, before continuing its journey. It is distinct from the ship's home port.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Our cruise ship's first port of call will be Nassau in the Bahamas.
- The freighter made three ports of call along the coast of South America before heading to Europe.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: In business or general contexts, "port of call" can metaphorically refer to any scheduled stop or point of contact in a series of activities.
- My first port of call when researching the project was the university library.
Variants and Related Words
- Port: (noun) A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
- Home port: (noun) The port where a ship is registered or from which it primarily operates.
Synonyms
- Stopover: A place where a journey is broken.
- Waypoint: A stopping point on a journey.
Related Phrases
- First port of call: The initial place to go for help, information, or action in a given situation.
- For technical issues, the IT helpdesk should be your first port of call.
Noun
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any port where a ship stops except its home port
