export

¹ex·port

verb \ek-ˈspȯrt, ˈek-ˌ\

Definition of EXPORT

transitive verb

1

: to carry away : remove

2

: to carry or send (as a commodity) to some other place (as another country)

intransitive verb

: to export something abroad

— ex·port·abil·i·ty \(ˌ)ek-ˌspȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— ex·port·able \ek-ˈspȯr-tə-bəl, ˈek-ˌ\ adjective

Examples of EXPORT

1. countries that export oil to the U.S.

Origin of EXPORT

Middle English, from Latin exportare, from ex- + portare to carry — more at fare

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with EXPORT

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