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.

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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":

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