Pronunciation

/ˈtrænspɔrt/

Definitions

Noun

• Transport: The act or system of moving people or goods from one place to another, often using vehicles or infrastructure. For example: “The city’s public transport network includes buses and trains.”
• Transportation: The means by which people or goods are conveyed from one location to another, such as cars, airplanes, or ships. For example: “She uses various modes of transportation to get to work.”

Verb

• To transport: To carry or convey (people or goods) from one place to another. For example: “The company is transporting thousands of boxes to the new warehouse.”
• To ship: To send goods by water or air for delivery. For example: “The books will be transported by ship to the international market.”

Adjective

• Transport-related: Relating to transportation or its systems. For example: “The transport sector plays a crucial role in the economy.”

Phrases

• “Public transport” refers to shared vehicles and services provided by governments or private companies.
• “Cargo transport” is the movement of goods by commercial means.
• “Door-to-door transport” means direct delivery from sender to recipient without intermediate stops.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new high-speed rail connects two major cities, improving transport between them.”
• Verb: “The rescue team transported the injured victims to the hospital immediately.”
• Adjective: “The transport-related innovations have significantly reduced travel times.”

Synonyms

• Carry
• Move
• Shift
• Convey
• Displace
• Cruise
• Ferry
• Shift (as in shifting cargo)
• Travel (in the sense of conveying goods)