10 phrasal verbs used when traveling overseas

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Set off	To begin a journey	We need to set off early tomorrow to catch our flight. They set off on their trip around Europe last month. She set off alone to explore the countryside. He sets off for his business trip next week. The tourists set off from the hotel at sunrise.
Check in	To register at a hotel or airport	We need to check in at least two hours before the flight. They checked in at the hotel and went straight to their room. He checked in online to avoid long queues at the airport. She checked in her luggage and proceeded to security. Don't forget to check in with the airline before your departure.
Take off	To leave the ground and begin flight	The plane will take off in ten minutes. We watched as the aircraft took off into the sky. Passengers must fasten their seatbelts before takeoff. The flight attendant announced that we were about to take off. After a short delay, the plane finally took off.
Get off	To leave a vehicle or aircraft	We got off the train at the next station. Passengers are requested to get off the bus promptly. She got off the plane and went straight to immigration. They got off the ferry and headed towards the city center. He got off the taxi and paid the driver.
Check out	To pay one's bill and leave a hotel	We need to check out before noon. They checked out of the hotel and hailed a cab. She checked out early to catch her morning flight. Don't forget to check out at the reception desk. He checked out after a pleasant stay at the resort.
Go through	To pass through a security check or procedure	We have to go through customs before boarding. They went through immigration without any issues. She went through the security screening quickly. Passengers are required to go through baggage inspection. He went through passport control before entering the country.
Hold up	To cause a delay	The flight was held up due to bad weather. They were held up at immigration for questioning. She was held up at security because of a forgotten item in her bag. Heavy traffic held us up on the way to the airport. Technical issues held up the departure of the train.
Get on	To board a vehicle or aircraft	We need to get on the bus before it leaves. They got on the plane and found their seats. She got on the train just before it departed. Passengers are requested to get on board as soon as possible. He got on the ferry and enjoyed the sea breeze.
Touch down	To land on the ground	The plane will touch down in about 30 minutes. We felt a slight jolt as the aircraft touched down. After a smooth flight, the plane touched down at the destination. The pilot announced our imminent touch down at the airport. The helicopter touched down gently on the helipad.