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teleport

TEH-luh-pawt

Teleport (verb) means to move instantly from one place to another without crossing the space in between (usually in fiction). Example: “In the show, the hero can teleport across the city in an instant.”

verb
1
To move instantly from one place to another without crossing the space in between (usually in fiction).
"In the show, the hero can teleport across the city in an instant."
"The game lets your character teleport short distances to dodge enemies."
noun
1
A device or portal used for teleporting.
"The players raced to reach the teleport before the level ended."

How to use teleport

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo instantly jump from one place to another, sci-fi style, or the device/portal that does this.

Common pairings
teleport across the room teleport instantly

Word forms

teleported past tense, teleports plural, teleports plural, teleports singular

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Etymology

A back-formation from teleportation — shortened once the longer word was already established.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “teleport” mean?

The word “teleport” means to move instantly from one place to another without crossing the space in between (usually in fiction). In plain terms, to instantly jump from one place to another, sci-fi style, or the device/portal that does this.

How do you pronounce “teleport”?

“Teleport” is pronounced TEH-luh-pawt (/ˈtɛləpɔː(ɹ)t/ in IPA).

How do you use “teleport” in a sentence?

Here is “teleport” used in a sentence: “In the show, the hero can teleport across the city in an instant.”

What is another word for “teleport”?

Words with a similar meaning to “teleport” include teletransport.

What part of speech is “teleport”?

Depending on how it is used, “teleport” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “teleport” have?

“Teleport” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move instantly from one place to another without crossing the space in between (usually in fiction).

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