verb

export

to export

The country exports oil to other nations.

The country exports oil to other nations.

They export their culture through music and film.

They export their culture through music and film.

((sth.)) ((to...)) to export (sth.) (to a place) The country exports oil to other nations.

Synonyms: sell abroad, ship overseas; Antonyms: import

From Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'portare' (to carry). Literally 'to carry out'.

Think of 'exit port' – goods are exiting the port to go to another country.

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