transport

Definition

  • verb: to carry (someone or something) from one place to another
  • verb: to 'transfer' or convey from one place to another
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: banish, transportation, carriage

Examples

  • The news sent them into 'transports' of joy. [=the news made them extremely happy]

  • The illness was first 'transported' across the ocean by European explorers.

  • A van at the hotel 'transports' guests to and from the airport.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Not according to them. - What did they say? Not much. They're being flown up here tomorrow... and on Wednesday at , you'll catch a transport down to Cuba for the day... to find out what you can. Meantime, go and see Lieutenant Commander Joanne Galloway... with Internal Affairs. Any questions? (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men