transport

English

/tɹænzˈpɔːt/, /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/, /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/, /tɹænzˈpoət/, /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/, /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/, /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/, /ˈtɹænz.poət/

verb
Definitions
  • To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.
  • (historical) To deport to a penal colony.
  • (figuratively) To move (someone) to strong emotion; to carry away.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English transporten derived from Old French transporter (carry convey across) derived from Latin trānsportō (I transport, I carry across).

Origin

Latin

trānsportō

Gloss

I transport, I carry across

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