transport

transport is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

verb

• (UK) IPA: /trænzˈpɔːt/ or /trɑːnzˈpɔːt/, SAMPA: /tr{nz"pO:t/ or /trA:nz"pO:t/
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noun

• (UK) IPA: /ˈtrænzpɔːt/ or /ˈtrɑːnzpɔːt/, SAMPA: /"tr{nzpO:t/ or /"trA:nzpO:t/
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Noun

Singular transport

Plural transports

• See transportation

Verb

Plain form transport

Third-person singular transports

Past tense transported

Past participle transported

Present participle transporting

1. If you transport something, you carry it from one place to another, usually on a truck, boat, or other large vehicle.

   One of the most important parts of doing business is transporting your materials from the factory to the shop.