Export

/ˈɛkspɔːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The act of sending goods or services to another country for sale.
The export of cars has increased significantly this year.
Goods or services that are sold to another country.
The nation’s main export is agricultural products.
verb
To send goods or services to another country for sale.
We plan to export our new software to European markets.
To transfer data from one system or format to another.
You can export your contacts from the old smartphone to the new one.

Etymology

From Latin 'exportare' meaning 'to carry out' (ex- 'out' + portare 'to carry').

Common Phrases and Expressions

export market
A market for goods produced in one country and sold in another.
export license
A government document permitting the export of specific goods.
export duty
A tax imposed on goods being exported.

Related Words

import
To bring goods or services into a country from abroad.
trade
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
commerce
The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.