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shuttle

1 of 2verb
/ˈʃə.təl/
Forms:shuttles,shuttling,shuttled,shuttled
1

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

transitive
  • The hotel provides a service to shuttle guests from the airport to the hotel and vice versa.
  • The ferry shuttles passengers across the river throughout the day.
  • The bus company shuttles commuters from the suburbs to the city center during rush hours.
  • The ski resort shuttles skiers from the base to the mountain peak using a cable car.
  • The water taxi shuttles tourists between different islands, offering a scenic transport option.
2

to make frequent trips back and forth

  • As part of his job, the sales representative shuttles between the main office and various client locations.
  • The professor shuttles between the university campuses to teach classes.
  • The consultant shuttles between different cities to meet with clients and attend conferences.
  • The pilot shuttles between the airline's hub and regional airports on a weekly basis.
  • The musician shuttles between recording studios in Los Angeles and New York for different projects.