Words / B1

moh-BIL-uh-tee/məʊˈbɪləti/

Mobility is the ability to move, or the chance to change job or class: social mobility; a mobility scooter (often uncountable). Mobile is already in the dictionary. Access is a close twin for buildings. Clinics: a scooter still needs a dropped kerb.

Meaning

The ability to move around; also the chance to change job or social class (often uncountable).

Examples

• “A mobility scooter still needs a dropped kerb at the clinic.”
• “Social mobility reports track who reaches university, which is the class sense.”

Good to know

Often uncountable. social / staff mobility; a mobility aid. Related: mobile. NHS / education. Not “a mobility” for one journey.

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