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DFT

DFT

6.3
The UK government department that plans and manages transport
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : Departamento de Transporte (Reino Unido)
  • The DFT published a new report on improving road safety in urban areas.

Examples

  • According to the DFT, new policies will be introduced to reduce traffic congestion.

  • The DFT is responsible for regulating national transport services across the UK.

  • Has any study been conducted by the DfT on that model?

  • And it is in that area that the Department of the Bays and DfT are working together with the manufacturers so that this this country leads in guilt free flying.

  • This could be achieved by extending the zebra raised table to the mouth of each exit and entryway, enabling priority cycle crossings to be provided in accordance with TfL and DfT guidance.

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Surface Forms

DFT singular
DFTs plural

Etymology

DFT stands for the Department for Transport, and transport means 'moving people and goods'. So the DFT is the part of the UK government that looks after roads, trains, buses and travel rules.