ground control

ground control
noun
a communication system for sending continuous radio messages to an airplane pilot who is making a ground-controlled approach to landing
Hypernyms: ↑communication system

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ˈground control [ground control] noun uncountable
the people and equipment on the ground that make sure that planes or ↑spacecraft take off and land safely

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