export

ex-port · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To send goods or services to another country for sale.

  2. 2.

    To transfer data from one program or format to another (computing).

  3. 3.

    To spread or introduce ideas, practices to other places.

  4. 4.

    A product or service sold to another country.

  5. 5.

    The act or business of exporting.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Export market — Foreign markets for goods.
  • •
    Export duty — Tax on exported goods.

Related words

Antonyms: import
See also: exporter, import, trade
Synonyms: sell abroad, send overseas, ship

Etymology

From Latin exportare meaning "to carry out, bring out," from ex- meaning "out" and portare meaning "to carry."