A2noun 1K

Transport

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtrænspɔːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtrænspɔːrt/"]/

Meaning of Transport

a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.

In simple words: To carry something from one place to another.

Transport in a sentence

• We need a good transport system to reduce traffic in the city.
• Public transport is very important for people who don't have cars.
• Can you tell me the best transport option to the airport?
• The transport of goods across the country takes time.
• Bicycles are a popular form of transport in many cities.

How to use Transport

Often used in formal contexts like logistics and planning. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing travel or moving goods.

Grammar pattern

transport + object

Memory hint

Think of 'transport' as moving a 'trolley' from one place to another.

Related words

Collocations with Transport

• public
• cheap
• efficient
• use
• arrange
• provide
• facilities
• provision
• services
• without transport
• access to transport
• a form of transport
• a means of transport
• public
• cheap
• efficient
• use
• arrange
• provide
• facilities
• provision
• services
• without transport
• access to transport
• a form of transport
• a means of transport
• public
• cheap
• efficient
• use
• arrange
• provide
• facilities
• provision
• services
• without transport
• access to transport
• a form of transport
• a means of transport
• army
• military
• cargo
• aircraft
• helicopter
• plane

Synonyms for Transport

• carry
• move
• convey
• deliver
• transfer

Opposites of Transport

• halt
• stop
• stay

Common mistakes with Transport

• Confused with 'transmit' which means to send information.
• Using 'transportation' incorrectly as a verb.
• Mixing up the object placement in sentences.

Frequently asked questions about Transport

What does Transport mean?

To carry something from one place to another.

What is the definition of Transport?

a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.

How do you use Transport in a sentence?

We need a good transport system to reduce traffic in the city.

Can you give another example of Transport?

Public transport is very important for people who don't have cars.

What are synonyms for Transport?

Common alternatives include carry, move, convey, deliver, transfer.

What is the opposite of Transport?

Opposite meanings include halt, stop, stay.

What words go with Transport?

It commonly pairs with public, cheap, efficient, use, arrange, provide, facilities, provision, services, without transport, access to transport, a form of transport, a means of transport, public, cheap, efficient, use, arrange, provide, facilities, provision, services, without transport, access to transport, a form of transport, a means of transport, public, cheap, efficient, use, arrange, provide, facilities, provision, services, without transport, access to transport, a form of transport, a means of transport, army, military, cargo, aircraft, helicopter, plane.

What are common mistakes when using Transport?

Confused with 'transmit' which means to send information. Using 'transportation' incorrectly as a verb. Mixing up the object placement in sentences.

How do you pronounce Transport?

US: /["/ˈtrænspɔːrt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtrænspɔːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Transport?

Often used in formal contexts like logistics and planning. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing travel or moving goods.

What CEFR level is Transport?

"Transport" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.