towed

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Being 'towed' implies that a vehicle or object is being drawn, pulled, or hauled by another vehicle. You often hear it when cars are parked where they shouldn't be and they get towed.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the automotive industry, 'towed' vehicles are often associated with breakdown services. A service provider might inform, 'Your car has been towed to our service center where our mechanics will assess and address the mechanical issues.'

Practice Scenarios

Aerospace

Scenario:

We've had a technical issue with aircraft A789. It needs to be moved from the runway for repairs.

Response:

The maintenance team is ready, we need to have the aircraft towed to the hangar for immediate repairs.

Business

Scenario:

We've had a number of cars illegally parked here. If they remain by tomorrow, they'll need to be dealt with accordingly.

Response:

If the owners don't claim their cars by tomorrow morning, we should have them towed to the city impound.