Meaning & use

transport

verb·Everyday

To carry or move people or goods from one place to another.

See it in a sentence

Trucks transport fresh produce from the farms to markets across the region.

The city improved its public transport system to reduce traffic congestion.

A note on using this word

In British English, transport is commonly used as a noun for vehicles and systems of travel; American English typically prefers transportation.

Words with a similar meaning

carryconveyship

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