A vehicle (of a particular brand) suitable for rough terrain.
"The inspector used a jeep to scan the pipeline and locate any holidays where the epoxy coating had failed."
A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain.
A device for detecting discontinuity in a protective coating, also called a "holiday detector"
In plain English: A jeep is an old-fashioned military vehicle that has become popular as a rugged off-road car for driving on rough terrain.
"The inspector used a jeep to check the paint job on the bridge railing."
Usage: Use this word to refer specifically to the rugged, box-shaped off-road vehicle rather than generic trucks or SUVs. It is often capitalized when referring to the original military models but can be lowercase for similar civilian vehicles.
To travel by jeep.
"The explorers decided to cross the desert by jeep because the terrain was too rough for regular cars."
"We'll jeep across the island to see the hidden waterfall."
Pertaining to utility or general purpose.
"The team chose a jeep because its design is perfectly suited for various off-road tasks and general utility work."
In plain English: Jeep means something that is very useful and good for getting things done, especially when you are short on time or resources.
"The old jeep was perfect for navigating the bumpy forest road."
Initialism of Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan.
"The new jeep protocol ensures that all staff know exactly where to go if an emergency evacuation is needed."
The word jeep comes from the military designation GP, which stood for general-purpose vehicle. It entered common usage as a nickname for these versatile trucks during World War II.