■ verb tran'spɔ:t , trα:n-
1》 take or carry from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.
↘ historical send (a convict) to a penal colony.
2》 overwhelm with a strong emotion, especially joy.
■ noun 'transpɔ:t , 'trα:n-
1》 a system or means of ~ing.
↘the action of ~ing or the state of being ~ed.
↘a large vehicle, ship, or aircraft for carrying troops or stores.
↘ historical a convict who was ~ed to a penal colony.
2》 ( ~s ) overwhelming emotions.
Derivatives
~ability noun
~able adjective
~ation noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er or L. ~are 'carry across'.