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port

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈpɔɹt// UK //pˈɔːt// port Archaic General-service Informal Aviation Computing Government Law Medicine Military Nautical Networking
Definition

n. a place where ships can stop to load or unload things. It can also mean a special hole on a computer where you plug in a cable. In computing, a port is a number that helps a computer direct internet data to the correct program or service.

n. a coastal location containing facilities for ships to dock and transfer cargo or passengers; also, a specific connection interface on a computing device for transferring data or power. In networking, a port is a logical endpoint or numerical identifier used by protocols like TCP and UDP to route data traffic to specific applications.


SIMPLE

The ship arrived at the port early this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The city grew into a major trading hub because its deep-water port could accommodate the largest cargo vessels.

COMPLEX

Modern laptops often sacrifice a variety of dedicated ports for a few multi-purpose connections to maintain a slim profile.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'port city' or 'USB port'.

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