fast travel
"Fast travel" commonly refers to a video game mechanic but can also describe a rapid travel style or a colloquial term for resting during a journey.
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Definition
B2Video Games
(technical)A game feature allowing players to instantly move between previously visited locations.
Example
- Using fast travel, the player quickly returned to the main city.
- Fast travel saved her time, letting her focus on completing quests.
B1Travel
(general)A travel style involving visiting many places in a short period.
Example
- Their fast travel itinerary included five countries in two weeks.
- Fast travel can be exhausting but allows for seeing more sights.
B2Informal
(colloquial)Resting during a long journey while someone else drives.
Example
- He fast traveled by sleeping through the entire bus ride.
- She prefers fast travel, napping in the car while her friend drives.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fast travel":
time travelfast forwardfast trackfree roamwarp speedfast lane