Meaning of toga | Babel Free
ˈtəʊ.ɡəDefinitions
- A loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome.
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Alternative spelling of Tonga, used until the mid 1940s. alt-of, alternative, dated
- Initialism of takeoff / go-around (an engine thrust setting, usually the highest).
- A loose wrap gown.
- cap and gown; ceremonial gown or robe (worn by a graduate, lawyer, judge, professor etc.)
Equivalents
Examples
“Or think⟳ of a decent young citizen in a toga - perhaps too much dice, you know⟳ - coming out here in the train⟳ of some prefect, or tax-gatherer, or trader even, to mend⟳ his fortunes.”
“If you encounter windshear on approach⟳, apply⟳ TOGA power and rotate the nose up to just below the stickshaker activation threshold to maximize the aircraft's climb⟳ capability.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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