teleport

¹

[ tel-uh-pawrt, -pohrt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to transport (a body) by telekinesis.

teleport

²

[ tel-uh-pawrt, -pohrt ]

noun

1. a regional telecommunications network that provides access to communications satellites and other long distance media; telecommunications hub.

teleport

/ ˈtɛlɪˌpɔːt /

verb

1. tr (in science fiction) to transport (a person or object) across a distance instantaneously

Derived Forms

• ˌteleporˈtation, noun

Other Words From

• tele·por·tation tele·portage noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of teleport¹

1950–55; back formation from teleportation, equivalent to tele- ¹ + (trans)portation

Origin of teleport²

First recorded in 1980–85; tele- ¹ + port ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of teleport¹

C20: from tele- + port ⁵

Example Sentences

I took my paw off the teleport button.

From Literature

It is a daunting schedule made possible by the hard work and creativity of Jason Chou, a self-described Paddington enthusiast, who has spent nearly three years harnessing the magic of Photoshop to teleport the marmalade-loving, escapade-seeking, hard-staring bear into scenes from popular films and television shows.

From New York Times

Donning a VR headset, a user has access to two view modes: Live mode shows an immersive image of the collaborative space in real time for interactions with local collaborators, while navigational mode displays rendered pathways of the room, allowing remote users to "teleport" to where they'd like to go.

From Science Daily

First, they decided to ignore outlandish algorithms that would try to teleport to random points in the graph in hopes of stumbling upon the exit.

From Scientific American

"Our aim is to re-establish Amicus Productions as a beacon of independent British horror. We're concocting a film that captures the essence and panache that rendered the studio iconic. By emphasizing atmospheric storytelling, tangible effects, and a genuine respect for the genre, our vision is to teleport audiences back to British horror's golden epoch," he said.

From BBC

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