TfL
Abbreviation with 3 meanings
| Stands for | Transport for London |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 3 |
| Categories | Transportation & Travel, Military, Sports |
| Also written | TFL |
TfL has three meanings. The most common are Transport for London (rail and transit) and TRICARE For Life (veteran); it can also stand for Tackle for loss.
Meanings of TfL at a glance
| # | TfL stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transport for London | Transportation & Travel › Rail and Transit |
| 2 | TRICARE For Life | Military › Veteran |
| 3 | Tackle for loss | Sports › American Football |
1. Transport for London
Transportation & Travel · Rail and Transit Abbreviations · also used in government
Local government body responsible for most of London's transport network, including the Underground, buses, the Elizabeth line, Overground, DLR, trams, river services and major roads. Its roundel logo is one of the world's best-known transit symbols.
Example: TfL says there's a severe delay on the Northern line, so I'm taking the bus.
Created in 2000 under the Mayor of London. TfL introduced the Oyster smartcard in 2003 and contactless bank-card payment in 2012 for buses, followed by the Tube in 2014, influencing systems worldwide. The red, white and blue roundel dates to early 20th-century Underground branding. TfL also administers the congestion charge and ULEZ.
2. TRICARE For Life (TFL)
Military · Veteran Abbreviations
Health coverage for military retirees and eligible family members who are 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, paying most costs that Medicare does not cover.
Example: With TFL as a secondary payer, my mother pays almost nothing for hospital stays.
TRICARE For Life began in 2001. It has no enrollment fee, but beneficiaries must pay Medicare Part B premiums. Medicare pays first, and TFL pays second for services both cover.
3. Tackle for loss (TFL)
Sports · American Football Abbreviations
Tackle that brings down the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage, costing the offense yards. Sacks are counted as tackles for loss in most statistical systems.
Example: The edge rusher led the conference with 21 TFL as a junior.
Shared stops are often recorded as half-tackles, giving totals such as 7.5 TFL. Stopping a runner for no gain does not count. TFL figures prominently in college award voting for defensive linemen and linebackers.
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More veteran abbreviations
- SPD – Separation program designator
- TAMP – Transitional Assistance Management Program
- TAP – Transition Assistance Program
- TDIU – Total disability individual unemployability
- TSGLI – Traumatic Injury Protection under SGLI
- TSP – Thrift Savings Plan
- USERRA – Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
- VA – Department of Veterans Affairs