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Fleet
01
a group of aircraft belonging to and operated by the same company or organization
Examples
The airline expanded its fleet with new long-range jets.
Maintenance checks are performed regularly across the entire fleet.
02
a group of naval vessels organized as a single fighting or operational unit
Examples
The Pacific Fleet was deployed near the coast.
The fleet engaged the enemy at dawn.
03
a group of steamships owned and operated by the same company
Examples
The shipping line managed a fleet of twenty steamers.
The fleet carried cargo between Europe and Asia.
04
a group of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, or buses, owned or operated by a single organization
Examples
The delivery company operates a fleet of electric vans.
The taxi service expanded its fleet to meet demand.
to fleet
01
to fade away gradually
Examples
The memories fleet from my mind like morning mist dissipating in the sunlight.
The hope I once held so dearly fleeted away as reality settled in.
02
to move swiftly or quickly, often with a sense of transience or impermanence
Examples
The deer fleet through the forest, their movements barely audible among the trees.
Tomorrow, she will fleet across the stage with grace and agility, captivating the audience with her performance.
