n.
Pronunciation: tran(t)s- ' po ̇ rt, ' tran(t)s- ˌ
Function: 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- ˌ po ̇ r-t ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– trans · port · able \ tran(t)s- ' po ̇ r-t ə -b ə l \ adjective