teleport
verbnounnounattested in dialogue
- //ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t//
To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.
verb
- 1
To travel, often instantaneously, from one point to another without physically crossing the distance between the two points.
I teleported home one night With Ron and Sid and Meg. Ron stole Meggie's heart away And I got Sidney's leg.
- 2
To move (an object) in this fashion, as by telekinesis.
Etymology
Back-formation from teleportation.
noun
- 1
Synonym of teleporter (“science fiction device”).
noun
- 1
A satellite ground station.
Teleports provide access to multiple satellites and other media as well. Independently owned teleports may also provide competitive access to different satellite systems.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *kʷelh₁-der. Ancient Greek τῆλε (têle)lbor. English tele- English port English teleport From tele- + port.
Forms
- plural
- teleports
- past tense
- teleported
- past participle
- teleported
- present participle
- teleporting
- third person singular
- teleports
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