port = carry

deport

To carry or send away from a country; to banish

The man was deported after his prison trial was over.

export

To carry out of the country

The most important export is fish, other items being seaweed, marble, preserved foods, butter and margarine.

import

To carry into the country

The native industries in silk, cotton and wool have been almost entirely destroyed by the import trade from Europe.

portable

Capable of being easily carried

My portable Xbox player comes in handy on long car rides.

portage

To route over which boats and supplies are carried overland from one lake or river to another

The Pig Portage in Ontario, Canada is rated one of the toughest portages.

porter

An attendant who carries travelers’ luggage for them

The porter helped my carry my luggage from my car to the hotel lobby.

portfolio

A case for carrying loose papers

Yesterday, I went to the store to buy a portfolio for all my loose papers.

report

A collection of writing that carries information to be shared again with someone new

I shared my report on the findings of using technology in the classroom and how it is beneficial to student learning.

support

To carry the weight of something

The wall mount will support the weight of the TV.

transport

To carry something from one place to another

On Friday, the truck will transport our new refrigerator to our new house.