to commute
Third Person
commutes
Present Participle
commuting
Past Tense
commuted
Past Participle
commuted
1
to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means
- The introduction of a company shuttle has made it easier for employees to commute.
- The office is conveniently located near a subway station, allowing employees to commute efficiently.
- Living in the suburbs, they have to commute by car.
- The remote work policy has significantly reduced the need for employees to commute daily.
- Despite the distance, the flexible work hours allow employees to commute during off-peak times.
2
to exchange or give something in return for another
transitive
- The athlete chose to commute their usual workout routine for a specialized training program.
- They decided to commute their regular playlist for a selection of experimental compositions.
- The organization encouraged employees to commute unused vacation days for opportunities to attend workshops.
- The professor opted to commute the traditional grading system for a more personalized approach.
- Seeking a change in scenery, the couple decided to commute their city apartment for a countryside cottage.
Synonyms:
3
to replace or exchange a penalty or punishment with a less severe one
transitive
- The governor decided to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.
- After years of good behavior, the prisoner's sentence was commuted.
- The president used his executive power to commute the sentences of nonviolent offenders.
- International pressure and diplomatic efforts can influence a government to commute the sentences of political prisoners.
4
to exchange or alter one form of payment or obligation for another
transitive
- The debtor negotiated with the creditor to commute the interest payments into a more manageable lump sum.
- The homeowner sought to commute the adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage.
- The employee proposed to commute a portion of their salary into additional health benefits.
- The company successfully commuted high-interest obligations to lower-interest bonds.
- To meet immediate financial needs, the investor decided to commute future dividends into a lump-sum payment.