Definition

1. 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

1. transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another