I. tran(t)s-ˈpȯrt, ˈtran(t)s-ˌ transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French transporter, from Latin transportare, from trans- + portare to carry — more at fare
Date: 14th century
1. : to transfer or convey from one place to another
transport ing ions across a living membrane
2. : to carry away with strong and often intensely pleasant emotion
3. : to send to a penal colony overseas
Synonyms: see banish
• trans·port·abil·i·ty (ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• trans·port·able tran(t)s-ˈpȯr-tə-bəl adjective
II. ˈtran(t)s-ˌpȯrt noun
Date: 1611
1. : an act or process of transporting : transportation
2. : strong or intensely pleasurable emotion
transport s of joy
3.
a. : a ship for carrying soldiers or military equipment
b. : a vehicle (as a truck or airplane) used to transport persons or goods
c. : transportation 3
4. : a transported convict
Synonyms: see ecstasy