Export
/ɪkˈspɔːrt/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo send goods or services to another country for sale or trade.
/ɪkˈspɔːrt/
To send goods or services to another country for sale.
China exports a lot of electronics to the United States.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a cool toy and you're sending it to a friend who lives in another country. That's exporting!
👶 For kids: When you send things to other countries to sell them.
More Examples
The country's main industry is exporting agricultural products.
We need to export more goods to reduce our trade deficit.
How It's Used
"The company plans to export its new product line to Europe."
"Countries often export raw materials to generate revenue."
Goods or services sent to another country for sale; the act of sending such goods or services.
/ˈekspɔːrt/
The act of sending goods or services to another country, or the goods themselves.
The country's exports include textiles, machinery, and chemicals.
💡 Simply: It's like the stuff you send to other places to sell, or the actual act of sending those things.
👶 For kids: The things you send to other countries to sell, or the act of sending them.
More Examples
A ban on exports of certain goods was imposed.
The government encourages exports to improve the balance of trade.
How It's Used
"The country's exports increased by 10% last year."
"Agricultural exports are a major source of revenue for this region."
Idioms & expressions
export-oriented
Focused on producing goods or services primarily for sale in other countries.
"The company is pursuing an export-oriented growth strategy."
From Latin *ex* ('out') + *portare* ('to carry'), originally referring to carrying goods out of a country.
The word 'export' has been used in English since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of carrying out goods.
Memory tip
Think of 'ex' (out) and 'port' (carry). Carry goods out!
Word Origin
"out + to carry"