transport

Definition

  • n. an exchange of molecules (and their kinetic energy and momentum) across the boundary between adjacent layers of a fluid or across cell membranes
  • v. move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
  • v. move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
  • v. transport commercially

Word forms

Past participle
transported
Present participle
transporting
Past tense
transported
Third person singular
transports

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The transport of goods by truck is very common in our city.

  2. vt.

    They will transport the supplies to the remote village next week.

  3. n.

    The transport of data between the two computers was very fast.