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   transport

   verb

   • 1. take or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship: "the bulk of freight traffic was transported by lorry" Similar conveycarrytaketransfermoveshiftbringfetchsenddeliverbearconducthaullugcartrunshipferry
   • ▪ send (a convict) to a penal colony: historical "he was convicted of theft and transported" Similar banishexiledeportdrive awayexpatriateextradite
   • ▪ cause (someone) to feel that they are in another place or time: "the book transported her to new worlds"
   • 2. overwhelm (someone) with a strong emotion, especially joy: "she was transported with pleasure" Similar thrilldelightravishcarry awayenraptureentranceenchantenthralelectrifycaptivatebewitchfascinatespellbindcharmoverjoyelateinformal:send

   noun

   • 1. a system or means of conveying people or goods from place to place: "many possess their own forms of transport" Similar conveyancetransportationtransfertransferencetransmissionmovementvehiclecarcarriagecarrier
   • ▪ the action of transporting something or the state of being transported: "the transport of crude oil" Similar transittransportationconveyancetrafficcarriagefreightfreightageshipmentshippinghaulagedeliverydistributioncarrying
   • ▪ a large vehicle, ship, or aircraft used to carry troops or stores: "the invasion force sailed from Cadiz in twenty-five transports"
   • ▪ a convict who was transported to a penal colony. historical
   • 2. an overwhelmingly strong emotion: "art can send people into transports of delight" Similar frenzyfitrhapsodyintense feelingstrong emotionpassionfervourvehemenceraptureecstasyelationexaltationexhilarationeuphoriablissseventh heavenheavenparadisehighinformal:cloud nine

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French transporter or Latin transportare, from trans- ‘across’ + portare ‘carry’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rail_transportRail transport - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport using wheeled vehicles running in tracks, which usually consist of two parallel steel rails. Rail transport is one of the two primary means of land transport, next to road transport.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_rail_transportHistory of rail transport - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The history of rail transport began before the beginning of the common era. It can be divided into several discrete periods defined by the principal means of track material and motive power used.

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   3 days ago · We aim to bring together in one easily accessible place all the daily news stories relating to transport policy in the UK. TransportInfo is provided as a free resource for transport operators, public officials, campaigners, policy-makers and researchers by Cogitamus.

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   What is rail transport?

   • Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport using wheeled vehicles running in tracks, which usually consist of two parallel steel rails. Rail transport is one of the two primary means of land transport, next to road transport.

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   What is a passenger train?

   • Passenger trains are part of public transport and often make up the stem of the service, with buses feeding to stations. Passenger trains provide long-distance intercity travel, daily commuter trips, or local urban transit services, operating with a diversity of vehicles, operating speeds, right-of-way requirements, and service frequency.

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › english6 Minute English / Transport of the future - BBC

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   1 day ago · 6 Minute English. Intermediate level. Transport of the future. Episode 180208 / 08 Feb 2018. Since the days of the horse and cart, the way we travel has been developing and improving with a...

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   5 days ago · Transport Focus is the independent watchdog for transport users. We put the interests of transport users first and aim to get the best deal for passengers and road users. With a strong emphasis on evidence-based campaigning and research, we ensure that we know what is happening on the ground.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Transport_Layer_SecurityTransport Layer Security - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. The protocol is widely used in applications such as email , instant messaging , and voice over IP , but its use in securing HTTPS remains the most publicly visible.

9. www.britannica.com › technology › automobileAutomobile | Definition, History, Industry, Design, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Automobile, or car, a usually four-wheeled vehicle designed primarily for passenger transportation and commonly propelled by an internal-combustion engine using a volatile fuel. Learn more about automotive design and the history of cars in this article.