teleport

verb

tele·​port ˈte-lə-ˌpȯrt How to pronounce teleport (audio)
teleported; teleporting; teleports

transitive verb

: to transfer by teleportation

Examples of teleport in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dripped out in black athletic wear, futuristic eyeglasses customized for the sport, a backward hat, and boasting an ice-cold stance, Kim looked like someone had teleported her out of Blade Runner. Dikec, on the other hand, wasn’t in any particular gear. Izzie Ramirez, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024 Originally known as Seth Voelker ,an Economics professor before Roxxon Oil Company chemically mutated him and gave him the power to teleport, starting his criminal career as Sidewinder. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 July 2024 The Russo siblings are back to teleport everyone back to their childhood. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 But teleporting quantum particles and information is a far cry from beaming people through space. Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teleport 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from teleportation

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teleport was in 1931

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Cite this Entry

“Teleport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teleport. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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