port

//pɔːrt//

Nouns
A2

Translation

port

Definition

A port is a town or city with a harbor where ships load and unload goods and passengers. It is a crucial hub for maritime trade and transport, often featuring docks, piers, and terminals. The term can refer to both the specific harbor facilities and the surrounding urban area. Major ports are typically located on coasts or along navigable rivers.

Example

  • The ship arrived at the port early in the morning.

    Gemi sabah erkenden limana vardı.

  • Liverpool is a famous port city in England.

    Liverpool, İngiltere'de ünlü bir liman şehridir.

  • We watched the cargo being unloaded at the busy port.

    Yoğun limanda yükün boşaltılmasını izledik.

  • The cruise ship will depart from the port of Southampton.

    Yolcu gemisi Southampton limanından hareket edecek.

  • Fishing boats often return to this small port before sunset.

    Balıkçı tekneleri genellikle gün batımından önce bu küçük limana döner.

  • The new port has modern facilities for container ships.

    Yeni limanın konteyner gemileri için modern tesisleri var.

  • Goods from all over the world pass through this major port.

    Dünyanın her yerinden mallar bu büyük limandan geçer.

  • The storm forced many ships to stay in the port for safety.

    Fırtına, güvenlik için birçok geminin limanda kalmasına neden oldu.

  • There is a beautiful view of the port from the hill.

    Tepeden limanın güzel bir manzarası var.

  • The port authority manages all the activities in the harbor.

    Liman idaresi, limandaki tüm faaliyetleri yönetir.

Synonyms

harbor
dock
seaport
wharf

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