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distracted driving
nounMedium-High
/dɪˈstræktɪd ˈdraɪvɪŋ/the act of operating a vehicle while one's attention is diverted away from the primary task of driving, often by using a mobile phone, eating, or interacting with passengers.
distractibility
nounC1/C2
/dɪˌstræk.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/The tendency or state of being easily drawn away from a current focus or task by external stimuli or unrelated thoughts.
distraction
nounB2
/dɪˈstræk.ʃən/Something that takes your attention away from what you should be focusing on.
distractor
nounC1
/dɪˈstræk.tər/Something that diverts attention away from what is important or relevant.
distrail
nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
/ˈdɪs.treɪl/A clear line or gap in a cloud formation, specifically a contrail (condensation trail from an aircraft), created when the aircraft passes through the cloud.
distrain
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/dɪˈstreɪn/To seize someone's property to force payment of a debt or to enforce a legal judgment.
distrainee
nounC2
/ˌdɪs.treɪˈniː/A person whose property is legally seized (distrained) to compel payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation.
distraint
nounLow
/dɪˈstreɪnt/The legal seizure of someone's property to pay a debt or enforce a judgment, typically by a landlord or the government.
distress
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/dɪˈstres/Severe anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
distress call
nounC1
/dɪˈstres kɔːl/A desperate signal or message requesting immediate help or rescue in a serious emergency situation.
distress flag
nounC1-C2
/dɪˈstres flæɡ/A visual signal (usually a flag) displayed to indicate a vessel, vehicle, or person is in serious trouble and needs immediate help.
distress frequency
nounLow (Technical term with specific application)
/dɪˈstres ˈfriːkwənsi/A specific radio frequency, internationally recognised, reserved exclusively for emergency communication and distress signals.
distress gun
nounC1
/dɪˈstrɛs ɡʌn/A device or signal (historically a small cannon or firearm) used to fire flares or other pyrotechnics as a signal of urgent need for help, especially in maritime contexts.
distress merchandise
nounC1
/dɪˈstres ˈmɜː.tʃən.daɪs/Goods sold at a significantly reduced price because the seller is under financial pressure or needs to dispose of them quickly.
distress sale
nounC1
/dɪˈstres seɪl/A sale of assets, property, or goods under urgent, forced circumstances, typically due to financial pressure or an emergency.
distress signal
nounB2
/dɪˈstres ˌsɪɡ.nəl/A predefined signal, often visual, audio, or electronic, sent to indicate that a person, vehicle, or vessel is in grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.
distressed area
nounC1
/dɪˈstrest ˈeə.ri.ə/A geographical region or locality experiencing severe economic hardship, typically characterized by high unemployment, poverty, and industrial decline.
distributary
nounC2
/dɪˈstrɪbjʊt(ə)ri/A branch of a river that flows away from the main stream, typically not rejoining it.
distribute
verbverb-transitiveB2 (Upper Intermediate)
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/To give something out or deliver it to a number of people or places, often in a planned or systematic way.
distributed array processor
nounC2
/dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd əˈreɪ ˈprəʊsesə/A parallel computer system consisting of multiple interconnected processing elements working together on an array of data.

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