Meaning & Definition
noun
The action of moving something from one place to another.
The transport of goods across the country is essential for the economy.
A system or means of carrying people or goods from one place to another.
Public transport includes buses, trains, and subways.
verb
To carry or move from one place to another.
They will transport the furniture to the new house.
To take or carry (someone or something) to a place.
The company transports employees to various job sites.
Etymology
From Latin transportare, meaning 'to carry across'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
public transport:
Systems available for the public to travel, like buses and trains.
freight transport:
Transport of goods by vehicle.
transport network:
A system of routes and vehicles for transporting people or goods.
Slang Meanings
Hitching a ride
I managed to transport myself to the concert by hitching a ride.
Uber/Lyft ride
Let's call a transport to get home from the party.