port

Definition

  • noun: a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo
  • noun: a place where ships may ride secure from storms
  • verb: to turn or put (a helm) to the left
  • used chiefly as a command
  • synonyms: haven

Examples

  • “I know she's lonely, but I can't believe she's going out with that guy.” “Well, you know what they say: 'any port in a storm'.”

  • The ship is now in 'port' but will be leaving 'port' soon.

  • The island is a busy 'port of call'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) your pet on the Issue day! Take your little bowtie, get your shit, and get the fuck outta my office. You understand? Get the fuck out! Everybody on port! We are here to make money, everybody on port The real wolf pit, which is exactly how I liked it Jordan, When I came to lobby I caught a genius. (..)
    2013 The Wolf of Wall Street