school run

The term "school run" is commonly used in English-speaking countries to describe the daily commute parents make to take their children to and from school.

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Definition

B2Daily Commute

(common, informal)The daily journey parents or guardians take to transport their children to and from school.

Example

  • The morning school run usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Traffic is always heavy during the school run.

B2Routine Activity

(common, informal)The regular activity of taking children to school and picking them up afterward.

Example

  • She has organized her work schedule around the school run.
  • The school run can be quite stressful with all the traffic.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "school run":

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