teleport
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Definition
- Verb:
- To transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another: To move an object or person instantly from one location to another, typically through a hypothetical or fictional technological process that breaks down and reconstitutes matter.
Usage
- The verb "teleport" describes the instantaneous movement of a person or object across space. It is most commonly used in the context of science fiction, fantasy, or theoretical physics.
- It is a regular verb (teleport, teleports, teleported, teleporting).
- It can be used both transitively (with a direct object) and intransitively (without a direct object).
Examples
- Transitive use (with an object):
- The scientist hopes to one day teleport a single particle across the lab.
- In the story, the wizard teleported the entire army to the distant castle.
- Intransitive use (without an object):
- With a flash of light, the character teleported to safety.
- Does this device allow people to teleport?
Advanced Usage
- "to teleport in/out": To arrive at or depart from a location via teleportation.
- Reinforcements will teleport in at the designated coordinates.
- The spy teleported out just before the guards arrived.
Variants and Related Words
- Teleportation (n): The process or phenomenon of teleporting.
- The theory of quantum teleportation involves transmitting information.
- Teleporter (n): A person or device that teleports.
- The teleporter malfunctioned, sending him to the wrong century.
Synonyms
- Beam: Often used interchangeably in science fiction contexts (e.g., "Beam me up, Scotty!").
- Translocate: A more technical term suggesting movement from one place to another.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions
- Teleport away: To teleport in order to leave or escape.
- He grabbed the artifact and teleported away.
- Teleport back: To teleport to a previous or original location.
- Once the mission is complete, teleport back to base.
Related Idioms
- "Teleport into existence": To appear suddenly and seemingly from nowhere.
- The idea seemed to teleport into existence in his mind.
Verb
- transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another