Commute/kəˈmjuːt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Routine Travel The word 'commute' implies a routine or habitual journey to a place of work or study. His daily commute involves a train and a bus. Pro Tip 2/3Distance Implied 'Commute' suggests that the work or study location is some distance from home. She moved closer to the city to shorten her commute. Pro Tip 3/3Not Casual Travel Use 'commute' for regular, not occasional or casual, travel to work or school. I won't commute daily to the new office; I'll work from home sometimes.