export — to send goods or services to another country for sale
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to send goods or services to another country for sale
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspɔːrt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother tried to export her kimchi recipe to the moon, but NASA said the astronauts weren't ready for that level of spiciness.
- Samsung exports smartphones to over 100 countries worldwide.
- The company plans to export their revolutionary sleeping pill that makes you dream in Korean.
export
VERB[/ɪkˈspɔːrt/]
to send goods or services to another country for sale
South Korea's massive port loads containers to export cars across the world.
Strong export numbers support a glowing report!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin, combining ex (out) and portare (to carry). It originally described the act of carrying goods out of a country or port, reflecting the physical movement of merchandise in trade.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + portare (to carry). The Latin root portare gives rise to English 'port' (harbor) and 'portage' (transport of goods).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother tried to export her kimchi recipe to the moon, but NASA said the astronauts weren't ready for that level of spiciness.”
“Samsung exports smartphones to over 100 countries worldwide.”
“The company plans to export their revolutionary sleeping pill that makes you dream in Korean.”
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