transporting

word · lemma: transport

Definition

Moving people or things from one place to another, usually by vehicle, ship, or other means.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal or technical contexts, especially for business, shipping, or logistics. Usually takes a direct object: 'transporting goods,' 'transporting people.' Often confused with 'carrying' (smaller scale) and 'shipping' (long-distance commercial).

Example Sentences

The company is transporting boxes to the new warehouse.

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He is transporting patients to the hospital.

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Trucks are transporting vegetables from farms to the city.

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They spent all night transporting equipment for the music festival.

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Transporting animals safely requires special vehicles.

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With drones, transporting small packages has become faster.

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