C1verbtransporttravel
US/ˈtʃɑːr.tər/
UK/ˈtʃɑː.tə/
to rent a whole boat, plane or bus for a group, instead of buying single seats
In context
We chartered a small boat to explore the quieter islands of Ha Long Bay.
The government chartered planes to bring its citizens home during the crisis.
The school chartered three buses for the end-of-year trip to the beach.
Words that go with charter
verb + noun
- charter a boatFor the wedding, they chartered a boat along the Perfume River.
- charter a planeThe football club chartered a plane for the away match.
- charter a flightThe tour company chartered a flight from Seoul to Phu Quoc.
- charter a busThe company chartered a bus to take staff to the beach.
adverb + verb
- specially charteredThe fans traveled on a specially chartered train.