charter

UK
/ˈtʃɑːtə/
US
/ˈtʃɑrtər/
charternoun
charters
pl
UK
/ˈtʃɑːtə/
US
/ˈtʃɑrtər/
Translations
The company operates under a strict charter.
Компания работает в соответствии с строгим уставом.
We booked a charter for our trip to the islands.
Мы забронировали чартер для нашей поездки на острова.
Additional translations
Definitions
A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined.
The university was established by a royal charter in 1821.
A document outlining the principles, functions, and organization of a corporate body; a constitution.
The company's charter outlines the responsibilities of the board of directors.
A contract to hire or lease transportation, such as a bus, boat, or aircraft.
We arranged a charter for the yacht to explore the islands.
A vessel, aircraft, or other vehicle that has been hired for private or exclusive use.
The group boarded the charter and set sail at dawn.
charterverb
chartered
Past Simple
chartered
Past Participle
chartering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃɑː.tə/
US
/ˈtʃɑːr.tɚ/
Translations
They decided to charter a yacht for the weekend.
Они решили фрахтовать яхту на выходные.
Additional translations
Definitions
To grant a charter to (a city, company, university, etc.), thereby establishing it as a legal entity.
The government decided to charter a new university to meet the educational needs of the region.
To hire or lease (a vehicle, aircraft, or ship) for a specific purpose.
They decided to charter a yacht for their vacation in the Mediterranean.
charteradjective
UK
/ˈtʃɑː.tə/
US
/ˈtʃɑr.tɚ/
Translations
The company organized a charter flight for the employees.
Компания организовала чартерный рейс для сотрудников.
Definitions
Designating an original or founding member of an organization; relating to such members.
The charter members of the association received lifetime privileges.
Describing something that is established or authorized by a charter.
The charter school operates independently of the local school district.
Available for private hire or use; not operating on a regular schedule.
They took a charter flight to the island because there were no commercial services.
charterpast participle
Definitions
Having been granted an official charter, licence, or professional certification.
She works as a chartered engineer in the aerospace industry.