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ported Meaning & Definition

/ˈpoɹ.tɪd/

What Does Ported Mean?

Ported is a verb that means simple past and past participle of port. As an adjective, it means Having gates.

To turn or put to the left or larboard side of a ship; said of the helm.
Port your helm!

To carry, bear, or transport. See porter.
To hold or carry (a weapon) with both hands so that it lays diagonally across the front of the body, with the barrel or similar part near the left shoulder and the right hand grasping the small of the stock; or, to throw (the weapon) into this position on command.
Port arms!
To adapt, modify, or create a new version of, a program so that it works on a different platform. Porting
To carry or transfer an existing telephone number from one telephone service provider to another.
To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.

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Port your helm!

Port arms!

ported

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Ported is pronounced //ˈpoɹ.tɪd// and has 1 syllable.