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transportation

1 of 1noun
/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
Forms:transportations
1

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

B1
  • Public transportation is cheaper than driving.
  • Air transportation connects distant countries.
  • The company provides free transportation for employees.
  • Transportation costs increased this year.
  • The government invested in eco-friendly transportation.
Synonyms:
transittransportation system
2

the act or business of carrying people or goods from one place to another by different means

B2
  • Transportation of goods by truck is common in the logistics industry.
  • The transportation sector plays a vital role in the economy.
  • The transportation industry has adapted to include rideshare services.
  • Logistics companies specialize in the transportation of products across regions.
  • The transportation of fresh produce often requires refrigerated trucks.
Synonyms:
transferraltransporttransferconveyance
3

the fee charged for travel in a public vehicle

Synonyms:
fare
4

the act of forcibly sending a person away from their native country

Synonyms:
exiledeportationexpatriation