milk run
The term "milk run" originates from the routine routes taken by milk delivery services, and it has since been adapted to describe various routine, low-risk, or multi-stop tasks in different fields.
Definition
B2General
(informal)A routine and uneventful journey or task, often involving multiple stops.
Example
- My daily commute feels like a milk run with all the stops I have to make.
B2Transportation
(technical)A transportation route or service characterized by frequent stops, typically for picking up or delivering goods.
Example
- The cargo ship's milk run includes stops at several ports along the coast.
B2Military
(slang)A mission or flight that is considered low-risk and straightforward, often involving short distances and multiple stops.
Example
- The reconnaissance flight was just a milk run, with no expected threats.
C1Logistics
(technical)A delivery method where one vehicle picks up goods from various suppliers and transports them to a single customer, optimizing inventory replenishment.
Example
- Implementing a milk run for our supply chain has significantly reduced transportation costs.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "milk run":