PORTABLE


Meaning of PORTABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɔ:(r)təb(ə)l ]

( portables)

1.

A portable machine or device is designed to be easily carried or moved.

There was a little portable television switched on behind the bar...

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• port‧abil‧ity

When it came to choosing photographic equipment portability was as important as reliability.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

A portable is something such as a television, radio, or computer which can be easily carried or moved.

We bought a colour portable for the bedroom.

N-COUNT

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