Glossary O

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overdrive is a transmission gear that reduces the power output needed to maintain driving speed, giving the engine a break and improving fuel economy; has a gear ratio of less than 1:

Overhead is the those Fixed costs involved in regular operations, such as rent, insurance,
management salaries, and utilities.

Overland is across land, not by SEA or air. In Travel lingo, often refers to adventure or soft-adventure tours or safaris in places like Africa and India.

In the travel context, "overnight" refers to activities or arrangements that take place during the night or involve staying at a destination for one or more nights. It is a common term used in the travel industry to describe various aspects of travel, such as overnight stays at hotels, overnight tours, and overnight transportation options.

Overnight bag is the Luggage large enough to carry clothing and personal items for an overnight stay. Also referred to as a

override is the extra Commission that Travel agents sometimes get, usually for selling a certain amount of a supplier's product

Other definition:
Override is a commission over and above the normal base commission percentage.

OVERRIDE COMMISSION is the extra Commission paid by Suppliers for quantity or volume sales.

An Overshoot is happening, when an aircraft lands to late and did not come to a stop at the end of the runway.

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