verb
land
To bring something to its intended resting place.
The pilot lands the plane safely on the runway.
Etymology
The verb began with reaching or bringing something onto land. It broadened to placing an object or person securely at an intended destination or resting point.
More examples
- She lands the drone on a flat patch of grass.
- He finally landed a job at the local hospital.
- The boxer lands a punch on his opponent's chin.
Forms
land · lands · landed · landing
landing noun — The act of arriving on a surface.
Similar words
- set down
- Emphasizes placement, often by hand, rather than completed travel.
- dock
- Specifically means bringing a vessel to a berth.