Aug 11, 2021 14:37
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outfield position
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"Supply of electricity to aircraft when stationed at the gate or at an airport outfield position"
Is the "oufield position" the specific area outside the airport terminal where aircrafts park?
Thank you in advance
Is the "oufield position" the specific area outside the airport terminal where aircrafts park?
Thank you in advance
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| 4 +1 | outlying location |
philgoddard
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philgoddard
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outlying location
In other words, on the periphery.
Definitions 3a and 4 here: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/outfield
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Note added at 35 mins (2021-08-11 15:12:59 GMT)
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Inside the airport, because electricity is being supplied to aircraft.
Definitions 3a and 4 here: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/outfield
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Note added at 35 mins (2021-08-11 15:12:59 GMT)
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Inside the airport, because electricity is being supplied to aircraft.
Note from asker:
| Thank you! But do you mean in the airport or outside the airport? |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Z-Translations Translator
6 mins
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| agree |
Tina Vonhof (X)
12 hrs
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| disagree |
Daryo
: you really think that a meaning given as "#4 / other" in a general purpose dictionary is enough to understand how an airport is organised? Next time you're in an airport take a look at where airplanes are parked when just sitting empty between flights ...
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Discussion
As much likely to be in the middle of the airport as anywhere else.
In actual fact, in the Heathrow Airport most of the "outfield" is bang in the middle between the North and South runways.