conform /k.n'f.:m/ verb to corre-spond to required standards 0 Fuels must conform to strict requirements.口
to conform to regulations to do what is required by rules and regulations
conformal /k.n'f.:m(.)l/ adjective
representing angles, bearings, etc., cor-rectly 0 Lambert’s conformal projec-tion
congestion /k.n'd3est..n/ noun a
situation where there are too many peo-ple or vehicles in a confined space for them to be able to move freely 0 When leaving the aircraft in an emergency, to avoid congestion, passengers should be directed to move away from exits quickly.
conic /'k.n.k/ adjective based on the shape of a cone口 conic projection the standard two-dimensional representa-tion of the earth
conical /'k.n.k(.)l/ adjective shaped like a cone 0 The nose of Concorde has a conical shape.
conjunction /k.n'd3A.k..n/ noun口
in conjunction with working or operat-ing together with 0 Built-up areas, used in conjunction with other features such as rivers, railways and coastlines which are near them, are more easily identi-fied.
connect /k.'nekt/ verb to join 0 Bat-
teries are sometimes connected in series. 0 A cockpit lever is connected to a needle valve in the float chamber.
connecting flight /k.,nekt.. 'fla.t /
noun a second aircraft which a passen-ger should arrive on time to catch, and which will take him or her to the final destination 0 Instead of flying direct to London, take the flight to Amsterdam and then take a connecting flight to London Heathrow.
connecting rod /k.'nekt.. r.d/
noun an engine part that connects the piston to the crankshaft
connection /k.'nek..n/ noun 1. the
point at which things are joined 0 There is an electrical connection to the bat-tery. 2. a link or feature that makes things interdependent 0 There is a con-nection between temperature change and altitude. 3. the process of catching
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a second aircraft to arrive at a final des-tination . Follow the ‘Flight Connec-tion’ signs.
connector /k.nekt./ noun a device which connects two or more things . A connector is used to connect two lengths of wire together. . Standard connectors consist of a metal coupling with a rubber sandwich joint.
consecutive /k.nsekjυt.v/ adjec-tive following one another without a break . 4, 5 and 6 are three consecutive numbers. . a period of 28 consecutive days 28 days following immediately one after the other
consequence /k.ns.kw.ns/ noun
the result of an action . The accident was a consequence of the pilot’s actions. . as a consequence as a result
consequent /k.ns.kw.nt/ adjec-tive resulting . As temperature rises, there will be a consequent increase in the volume of the gas.
consequently /k.ns.kw.ntli/
adverb therefore, as a result . She was late, consequently she missed the start of the examination.
conserve /k.nsv/ verb to avoid using unnecessarily . Release the brakes when necessary and conserve main system pressure. . to conserve energy to use only as much energy as you really need . to conserve fuel to use as little fuel as possible
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