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transporter

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //tɹænˈspɔɹtɝ// UK //tɹænspˈɔːtɐ// trans·porter

n. a person or a vehicle that carries things from one place to another. You often use this word for companies that move large amounts of goods.

n. a person, vehicle, or company engaged in the conveyance of goods or passengers. Often refers to heavy-duty vehicles or specialized equipment designed for logistics.


SIMPLE

The car transporter carries six new vehicles to the dealership.

CONTEXTUAL

The logistics company acted as the primary transporter for all medical supplies during the regional emergency.

COMPLEX

In the context of cellular biology, a transporter is a protein that moves ions or molecules across a biological membrane, maintaining the chemical balance necessary for life.

Synonyms
Origin

From transport + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in industrial contexts or as a compound noun, such as 'car transporter' or 'troop transporter'.

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