Verb
cause an object to be traversed by a detector or an electromagnetic beam
scan it
Yeah, let's get to the Passport Control kiosks before the crowds. Ugh, I seem to be putting my passport in the wrong way. I never remember how to scan it!
Adjective
honorable, legally recognized subject of a country
upstanding citizen
OK, we're up next. Remember to smile. Really? Yeah, I find it helps officers see me as an upstanding citizen. They always let me through easily.
Noun
careful watching of someone, especially by the police or army
stepped up surveillance
Next I hear (my heart is thumping)... “We have stepped up surveillance because of increased drug smuggling this month. Don’t worry, you both are clear.”
Noun
the place in the airport outside security where travelers come out to
arrivals hall
Whew. Finally we enter the arrivals hall. Past the people greeting people to find our ride into the city. We don’t know anyone here... yet!
Noun
a transportation place that people depart from and arrive at
terminal
Leaving the terminal... anyone know where we meet up with our Uber? Lots to figure out and see in the city. But first, I'm going to go to bed!