checkpoint
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A place where travelers or vehicles are stopped and checked, often for security.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Soldiers stood at the _____, examining every passing car."
Answer: checkpoint
In your own words, what does "checkpoint" mean?
A place where travelers or vehicles are stopped and checked, often for security.
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