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transport

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: transportspast: transportedpp: transporteding: transporting

This word carries a mechanical and logistical weight, evoking images of networks, fleets, and the movement of bulk materials. It is more formal and systemic than move or carry, often implying a planned, organized process rather than a simple physical action.

Countable when referring to a specific vehicle or a single act of moving something. Uncountable when referring to the general infrastructure or the concept of moving goods.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[something][someone]

To move people or goods from one place to another.

"The company transports organic produce across the state."

Intransitive Verb

To travel by a specific means of conveyance.

"The commuters transport by rail every morning."

Noun

The system or means of conveying people or goods.

"Public transport is very efficient in Tokyo."

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