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border control

border control

Meaning of border control

official checks at a country border

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British English/ˈbɔːdə kənˈtrəʊl/
American English/ˈbɔːrdər kənˈtroʊl/
Russian transcription[pə.ɡrɐˈnʲit͡ʂ.nɨj kɐnˈtrolʲ]
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border control with Russian translation

border control usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы добрались до пограничного контроля сразу после рассвета.

We reached border control just after sunrise.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пограничный контроль попросил наши проездные документы.

Border control asked for our travel documents.

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border control belongs to the topic "Travel and Immigration Documents". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

border controlпограничный контроль
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

border control synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between border control / immigration control / passport control / border checks / immigration checks

B
🇬🇧English
border control

the official checks carried out at a country border

B1Very Often

We went through border control before boarding the train.

I
🇬🇧English
immigration control

official checks focused on people entering or leaving a country, especially visa and entry permission

B1Often

Passengers had to queue for immigration control after landing.

P
🇬🇧English
passport control

the checkpoint where passports are checked, usually at an airport or border crossing

B1Very Often

There was a long line at passport control.

B
🇬🇧English
border checks

checks done at the border, often referring to inspection of travelers or vehicles

B1Often

Border checks were tightened after the security alert.

I
🇬🇧English
immigration checks

official checks related to immigration status and entry permission

B1Often

We spent an hour in immigration checks after the flight.

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How to pronounce border control and what this word means

border control means border control. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce border control

/ˈbɔːdə kənˈtrəʊl/

border control translation

border control

border control examples

We reached border control just after sunrise.

border control transcription

/ˈbɔːdə kənˈtrəʊl/, /ˈbɔːrdər kənˈtroʊl/

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border control meaning: what does it mean?

official checks at a country border

border control pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

border control is pronounced as /ˈbɔːdə kənˈtrəʊl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

border control definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We reached border control just after sunrise. Translation: Мы добрались до пограничного контроля сразу после рассвета.

Is border control part of Travel and Immigration Documents vocabulary?

Yes, border control can be learned in the Travel and Immigration Documents topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is border control part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, border control can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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