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shipped

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈʃɪpt// UK //ʃˈɪpt// shipped

v. to send goods or products to a customer, usually by truck, ship, or plane. In modern business, it can also mean releasing a new product or software to the public.

v. to transport goods commercially; in a contemporary business context, to release a finished product or software version to the market. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the item being sent or released.


SIMPLE

The company shipped my order yesterday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of testing and fixing bugs, the development team finally shipped the latest version of the app.

COMPLEX

Logistics companies must ensure that fragile items are packed securely before they are shipped across international borders to prevent damage during transit.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In tech contexts, it is often used without a destination (e.g., 'we shipped on Friday').

Pitfall

The package was ship yesterdayThe package was shipped yesterdayLearners often forget to use the past participle 'shipped' in passive voice constructions.

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