noun phrase · neutral
off-peak travel
UK/ˌɒfˈpiːk ˈtrævəl/US/ˌɔːfˈpiːk ˈtrævəl/off·PEAK TRAV·el
travel that takes place outside busy peak periods, often cheaper and less crowded
Examples
“Many commuters choose off-peak travel to save money and avoid crowds.”
“Rail operators offer discounted tickets for off-peak travel.”
“Encouraging off-peak travel can smooth demand on transport systems.”
Band 8 sentence
“Transport authorities can reduce congestion by offering discounted tickets to encourage off-peak travel.”
Collocations
- off-peak fares
- encourage off-peak travel
- off-peak hours
Word family
Common mistakes
off peak travel→off-peak travel
peak travel time→off-peak travel
Say it for a higher band
5off-peak hours→6off-peak journey→7+off-peak travel
Synonyms
off-peak hours
Easily confused
peak travel time
“Peak travel time on the motorway is usually between 7 and 9 am.”
Related words
Learn this word with the rest of its set, and get reminded at the right time.
In Transport & Traffic
Learn it with its set