export

verb

ex·port | \ek-ˈspȯrt,

ˈek-ˌspȯrt-

exported; exporting; exports

Definition of export

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : to carry away : remove

2 : to carry or send (something, such as a commodity) to some other place (such as another country)

intransitive verb

: to export something abroad

export

noun

ex·port | \ˈek-ˌspȯrt

Definition of export (Entry 2 of 3)

1 : something exported specifically : a commodity conveyed from one country or region to another for purposes of trade

2 : the act of exporting : exportation the export of wheat

export

adjective

ex·port | \ˈek-ˌspȯrt

Definition of export (Entry 3 of 3)

: of or relating to exportation or exports export duties

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Other Words from export

Verb

exportability \(ˌ)ek-ˌspȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

exportable \ek-ˈspȯr-tə-bəl,

ˈek-ˌspȯr-

\ adjective

Examples of export in a Sentence

Verb

countries that export oil to the U.S.

Noun

Exports to China have risen this year.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

The contaminated water, along with other failing city services and soaring unemployment in Basra, has fueled violent unrest since July in Iraq's oil-exporting capital. — Fox News, "Iraqi city of Basra seethes over water crisis, unemployment," 10 Sep. 2018 The proposal being weighed by EU officials would cut tariffs between the world’s largest car-exporting nations — including the U.S., South Korea and Japan, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. — Oliver Sachgau, latimes.com, "German carmakers seek to defuse Trump threat on auto imports," 5 July 2018 China got cheap plastic and the exporting countries go rid of their trash. — Ellen Airhart, WIRED, "China Won’t Solve the World’s Plastics Problem Any More," 20 June 2018 Steel and aluminum exporters from China, along with other steel-exporting nations such as Japan and India, have been paying the U.S. tariffs since late March. — Bloomberg.com, "Trump Extends Relief, Confusion as Allies Get Tariff Reprieve," 1 May 2018 Steel and aluminum exporters from China, along with other steel-exporting nations such as Japan and India, have been paying the U.S. tariffs since late March. — Fortune, "President Trump Has Delayed a Decision on Steel Tariffs as Negotiations Continue," 1 May 2018 Experts say that tends to harm both exporting nations as well as importing countries’ consumers, who face higher costs. — Time, "11 Countries Sign Pacific Trade Deal as President Trump Announces Tariffs," 8 Mar. 2018 China’s restrictive internet policies are being actively exported around the world, according to a new report by nonprofit organization Freedom House published yesterday. — Shannon Liao, The Verge, "China is making the internet less free, and US tech companies are helping," 2 Nov. 2018 On a typical day last year, Iran exported some 2.2 million barrels a day of crude. — Benoit Faucon, WSJ, "Satellites, Big Data Help U.S. Spy on Smugglers of Iranian Oil," 1 Nov. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The locals are wildly proud of their most famous export. — Kaitlin Menza, Town & Country, "The Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in Barbados," 15 Nov. 2018 Tahiti is also benefiting from a resurgence in popularity of its cultural exports. — Cynthia Drescher, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Everyone Is Suddenly Traveling to Tahiti," 9 Nov. 2018 Per last week's article, the company is alleged to have had its motherboards infiltrated by Chinese malware during the manufacturing process before their export to U.S. markets. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "New Report Claims More Evidence of Chinese Microchip Tampering," 9 Oct. 2018 In addition to a jump in exports of soybeans in May, sales of commercial airplanes and industrial engines also rose. — Martin Crutsinger, USA TODAY, "US trade deficit drops to $43.1 billion in May; but deficit with China jumps," 6 July 2018 Kenyan exports of the fruit have climbed from nearly 39,000 tons in 2015 to about 47,000 tons in 2016, worth around $52 million, said James Weru, marketing manager at Fair Trade Enterprises Limited, a fresh produce exporter. — Caroline Wambui, The Christian Science Monitor, "Kenyan farmers swap coffee for avocados to tap into global boom," 6 July 2018 The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration plans to impose curbs on Chinese investment in American technology companies and high-tech exports to China. — CBS News, "Harley-Davidson, blaming tariffs, will shift some manufacturing overseas," 25 June 2018 The latest sign was in export-dependent Germany, where a purchasing managers index hit a four-year low, well below the level economists were expecting. — Neanda Salvaterra, WSJ, "Oil Prices Plunge on Global Growth, Supply Concerns," 23 Nov. 2018 However, a big part of that growth reflected a temporary rush to ship soybeans and other U.S. exports out before penalty tariffs triggered by Trump's get-tough trade policies took effect. — Martin Crutsinger, Fox News, "US economy grew at robust 4.2 percent rate in Q2," 27 Sep. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Per the resolution, North Korea can no longer export coal, iron, lead, seafood, and a few other materials. — Chas Danner, Daily Intelligencer, "UN Security Council Approves New Sanctions on North Korea," 5 Aug. 2017

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