transport

noun
UK: /trænˈspɔːt/
US: /trænˈspɔːrt/

  1. A system or means of conveying people or goods from one place to another.

    1. We use cars for transport in the city.
    2. The city invested heavily in public transport to reduce congestion.

  2. The act of moving something or someone from one place to another.

    1. The transport of the goods was delayed.
    2. Efficient transport is essential for international trade to flourish.

Synonyms

carriage transit conveyance shipment movement carry convey move transfer shift
transport transitive-verb

  1. To move people or goods from one place to another.

    1. Trucks transport goods to stores daily.
    2. The company will transport the equipment to the new factory site.

  2. To cause someone to feel as if they are in another place or time, usually a pleasant one.

    1. The music can transport you to another world.
    2. The movie transported me back to my childhood summers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transport" in English means: A system or means of conveying people or goods from one place to another., The act of moving something or someone from one place to another..

The phonetic transcription of "transport" is /trænˈspɔːt/ in British English and /trænˈspɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transport": carriage, transit, conveyance, shipment, movement, carry, convey, move, transfer, shift.

Example usage of "transport": "We use cars for transport in the city.". More examples on the page.