Transmit Meaning in English
word
/tɹænzˈmɪt/
tranz-MIT
/tɹænsmˈɪt/
trans-MIT
Definition
To send or pass something, like information, electricity, or disease, from one place or person to another.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or technical, often used in scientific, medical, or technological contexts. Common with 'transmit a signal', 'transmit data', or 'transmit a disease'. Not typically used for physical objects (use 'send' for packages).
Spanish: transmitirPortuguese (BR): transmitirPortuguese (PT): transmitirChinese (Simplified): 传送 - 传播Chinese (Traditional): 傳送 - 傳播Hindi: प्रेषित करना - संचारित करनाArabic: ينقل - يبثBengali: প্রেরণ করা - সংক্রমিত করাRussian: передаватьJapanese: 送信する - 伝える - 感染させるVietnamese: truyềnKorean: 전송하다 - 전달하다 - 전염시키다Turkish: iletmek - aktarmak - bulaştırmakUrdu: منتقل کرنا - پہنچاناIndonesian: mentransmisikan - menyalurkan - menularkan
Example Sentences
The radio can transmit signals over long distances.
basic
People can transmit a cold by coughing.
basic
The fiber optic cable transmits data very quickly.
basic
If you don't cover your mouth, you could transmit germs to others.
natural
This device can transmit your location in real time.
natural
They used satellites to transmit the live broadcast around the world.
natural