trans·port
tran(t)s-ˈpȯrt 
ˈtran(t)s-ˌpȯrt
transported; transporting; transports
1
: to transfer or convey from one place to another
transporting ions across a living membrane
2
: to carry away with strong and often intensely pleasant emotion
3
: to send to a penal colony overseas
trans·port
ˈtran(t)s-ˌpȯrt
1
: an act or process of transporting : transportation
2
a
: a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment
b
: a vehicle (such as a truck or airplane) used to transport persons or goods
3
: strong or intensely pleasurable emotion
transports of joy
4
: a transported convict
Synonyms
Examples of transport in a Sentence
Verb
A van at the hotel transports guests to and from the airport.
the cost of producing and transporting goods
The melons are transported in large wooden crates.
The illness was first transported across the ocean by European explorers.
The movie transports us to a world of stunning beauty.
While reading, I was transported back to the year 1492.
He was transported for stealing.
Noun
the transport of manufactured goods
I was left without transport when the car broke down.
She relies on public transport.
Recent Examples on the Web
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
This ground beef taco recipe will transport you to another part of the world.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Biologists with the commission and the Mote Marine Laboratory transported the sawfish a temporary tank at the Mote facility where it was observed.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The Humvee driver and the other passenger, a 21-year-old Toledo man, were transported via ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with minor injuries.
—The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024
After the children’s remains were removed from Daybell’s property, local law enforcement decided to transport them to Ada County to conduct an autopsy on the children, Hermosillo said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2024
The six injured minors were transported to area hospitals and a seventh victim arrived later at an area hospital.
—Sarah Nelson, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
This 100-minute solo show generates plenty of giggles amid the panic as Wong, an actor with a zingy standup vibe, transports you back in time to the terrifying early days of the pandemic.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
She was then transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2024
Chinese car companies often can’t book onward transport once cars land in Europe, leading to pile-ups.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
In the 1990s, the Philippines grounded an aging World War II-era navy transport ship on the shoal, to help enforce its claim to the area.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
State and federal management of water infrastructure, including the pumps, dams and weirs that transport water across California, have a significant impact on fish populations.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Belgravia is a district known for its immaculate streets with regency-era terraced stucco townhouses, unlimited transport links, and shopping that will entice both boutique lovers and the Harrods aficionados.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
On July 11, 2022, jewelry, gemstones, luxury watches and more valuables worth as much as $100 million were stolen from a Brink's transport vehicle when the driver pulled over at a rest stop in Lebec, an area about 70 miles north of LA.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Astounding ice-skating transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
All come with five-star hotel-style amenities and free transport to Orlando's major theme parks.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
This year, for the first time, a shuttle bus will transport bibliophiles between three, six, nine or all 13 participating bookstores.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
This ground beef taco recipe will transport you to another part of the world.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Biologists with the commission and the Mote Marine Laboratory transported the sawfish a temporary tank at the Mote facility where it was observed.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The Humvee driver and the other passenger, a 21-year-old Toledo man, were transported via ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with minor injuries.
—The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024
After the children’s remains were removed from Daybell’s property, local law enforcement decided to transport them to Ada County to conduct an autopsy on the children, Hermosillo said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2024
The six injured minors were transported to area hospitals and a seventh victim arrived later at an area hospital.
—Sarah Nelson, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
This 100-minute solo show generates plenty of giggles amid the panic as Wong, an actor with a zingy standup vibe, transports you back in time to the terrifying early days of the pandemic.
—Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
She was then transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
Canfield said a portion of the footage that was submitted as evidence Monday is blocked by the prison transport van, adding that all the footage obtained from Saint Alphonsus doesn’t have sound but a video obtained from a private ambulance does.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2024
Chinese car companies often can’t book onward transport once cars land in Europe, leading to pile-ups.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024
In the 1990s, the Philippines grounded an aging World War II-era navy transport ship on the shoal, to help enforce its claim to the area.
—Brad Lendon, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
State and federal management of water infrastructure, including the pumps, dams and weirs that transport water across California, have a significant impact on fish populations.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Belgravia is a district known for its immaculate streets with regency-era terraced stucco townhouses, unlimited transport links, and shopping that will entice both boutique lovers and the Harrods aficionados.
—Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
On July 11, 2022, jewelry, gemstones, luxury watches and more valuables worth as much as $100 million were stolen from a Brink's transport vehicle when the driver pulled over at a rest stop in Lebec, an area about 70 miles north of LA.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
Astounding ice-skating transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter.
—Esther Piccolino, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
All come with five-star hotel-style amenities and free transport to Orlando's major theme parks.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
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transport
1 of 2 verb
trans·port
tran(t)s-ˈpō(ə)rt
-ˈpȯ(ə)rt
1
: to transfer or convey from one place to another
2
: to fill with delight
3
: to send to a penal colony overseas
transporter
noun
transport
2 of 2 noun
trans·port
ˈtran(t)s-ˌpō(ə)rt
-ˌpȯ(ə)rt
1
: an act or process of transporting : transportation
2
: strong or extremely pleasurable emotion
transports of joy
3
a
: a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment
b
: a vehicle used to transport persons or goods
Etymology
Verb
Middle English transporten "to transport," from early French transporter or Latin transportare (both, same meaning), from Latin trans- "across, through, so as to change" and portare "to carry" — related to portable
Medical Definition
transport
1 of 2 transitive verb
trans·port
tran(t)s-ˈpō(ə)rt, -ˈpȯ(ə)rt, ˈtran(t)s-ˌ
: to transfer or convey from one place to another
mechanisms of transporting ions across a living membrane
transport
2 of 2 noun
trans·port
ˈtran(t)s-ˌpō(ə)rt, -ˌpȯ(ə)rt
: an act or process of transporting
specifically
: active transport
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