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Meaning of the word transport in English

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transport

US /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/
UK /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/
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Verb

1.

take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another

Example:
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The company uses trucks to transport goods across the country.
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Buses transport students to school every morning.
Synonym:
conveycarrymoveshiphaul
2.

overwhelm (someone) with a strong emotion, especially joy or pleasure

Example:
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She was transported by the beauty of the music.
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The news of his success transported his parents with joy.
Synonym:
enrapturedelightthrilloverwhelmcaptivate

Noun

1.

a system or means of conveying people or goods from one place to another

Example:
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Public transport in the city is very efficient.
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The cost of air transport has increased recently.
Synonym:
transportationconveyancetransitshippinghaulage
2.

a strong emotion, especially joy or pleasure

Example:
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He felt a sudden transport of delight upon hearing the good news.
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The artist worked in a transport of creative energy.
Synonym:
ecstasyraptureblissexaltationelation
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transportationpublic transportationpublic transport