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long-distance

UK
/lɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/
US
/lɔŋ ˈdɪstəns/

Translations

long-distancenoun
long-distances
pl
UK
/ˌlɒŋ ˈdɪs.təns/
US
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈdɪs.təns/
appel interurbainTélécommunications.
She made a long-distance call to her friend in another state.
Elle a passé un appel interurbain à son amie dans un autre État.
longue distanceSport.
He trained for months to compete in the long-distance marathon.
Il s’est entraîné pendant des mois pour participer au marathon de longue distance.
Synonyms
overseas call
long-range call
cross-country call
international call
long-distance call
long-haul
long-haul trip
long-distance journey
long-distance relationship
trunk call
long-distanceadjective
longer-distance
Comp.
longest-distance
Super.
UK
/lɒŋ ˈdɪstəns/
US
/lɔŋ ˈdɪstəns/
de longue distance
She is a long-distance runner who competes in marathons.
C’est une coureuse de longue distance qui participe à des marathons.
Additional translations
à distanceSurtout pour une relation entre personnes séparées géographiquement.
Synonyms
far-off
distant
extended
faraway
remote

Definitions

long-distancenoun
A type of telephone call made to a location outside a defined local area, often requiring additional charges.
She made a long-distance call to her friend in another state.
A race or event that covers a large distance, typically in running, cycling, or swimming.
He trained for months to compete in the long-distance marathon.
long-distanceadjective
Involving or covering a large distance.
She is a long-distance runner who competes in marathons.
Relating to communication over a large distance, especially by telephone.
They had a long-distance phone call to discuss the project details.
Pertaining to a relationship between people who are separated by a large distance.
They maintained a long-distance relationship while attending different universities.
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