B2verbtransporttravel
US/dɑːk/
UK/dɒk/
to bring a ship to a pier, or to join a spacecraft to another one in space
More often (noun): a structure at the edge of the water where ships stop to load, unload or park
In context
The ferry docks at the island every morning at seven.
The cruise ship docked early because of the approaching storm.
The spacecraft docked with the space station after two days in orbit.
Words that go with dock
verb + preposition
- dock atThe ship will dock at Danang tomorrow.
- dock withThe capsule docked with the station smoothly.
- dock inSeveral cargo ships docked in the harbor overnight.
- dock alongsideThe yacht docked alongside a fishing boat.
verb + adverb
- dock safelyAll boats docked safely before the storm.
- dock earlyOur ferry docked early this morning.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The ship docked to the port.Correct: The ship docked at the port.