air traffic control
noun/ˌeə træfɪk kənˈtrəʊl/
/ˌer træfɪk kənˈtrəʊl/
[uncountable]- the activity of giving instructions by radio to pilots of aircraft so that they know when and where to take off or land
- air traffic control systems
- the air traffic control tower
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- the group of people or the organization that provides an air traffic control service
- The pilot was given clearance to land by air traffic control.
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