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View usage for: (pɔːʳtəbəl) Word forms: plural portables1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A portable machine or device is designed to be easily carried or moved. There was a little portable television switched on behind the bar. I always carry a portable computer with me. Synonyms: light, compact, convenient, handy More Synonyms of portable portability (pɔːʳtəbɪlɪti) uncountable noun When it came to choosing photographic equipment portability was as important as reliability. 2. countable nounA portable is something such as a television, radio, or computer which can be easily carried or moved. The majority of people listen to music on portables or in cars. portable in British English (ˈpɔːtəbəl) adjective1. able to be carried or moved easily, esp by hand 2. (of software, files, etc) able to be transferred from one type of computer system to another 3. archaic able to be endured; bearable noun4. an article designed to be readily carried by hand, such as a television, speakers, etc Derived forms portability (ˌportaˈbility) noun portably (ˈportably) adverb Word origin C14: from Late Latin portābilis, from Latin portāre to carry portable in American English (ˈpɔrtəbəl) adjective2. a. easily carried or moved, esp. by hand a portable TV b. that can be used anywhere because operated by self-contained batteries a portable radio 3. Obsolete bearable; endurable Derived forms portability (ˌportaˈbility) noun Word origin ME < MFr < LL portabilis < portare: see fare Examples of 'portable' in a sentenceportable In other languagesportable British English: portable / ˈpɔːtəbl/ ADJECTIVE A portable machine or device is designed to be easily carried or moved. There was a little portable television. - American English: portable
- Arabic: مَحْمُول
- Brazilian Portuguese: portátil
- Chinese: 轻便的
- Croatian: prenosiv
- Czech: přenosný
- Danish: bærbar
- Dutch: draagbaar
- European Spanish: portátil
- Finnish: kannettava
- French: portable facile à déplacer
- German: tragbar
- Greek: φορητός
- Italian: portatile
- Japanese: 持ち運びできる
- Korean: 휴대형의
- Norwegian: bærbar
- Polish: przenośny
- European Portuguese: portátil
- Romanian: portabil
- Russian: портативный
- Latin American Spanish: portátil
- Swedish: bärbar
- Thai: หิ้วได้
- Turkish: taşınabilir
- Ukrainian: портативний
- Vietnamese: xách tay
British English: portable NOUN A portable is something such as a television, radio, or computer which can be easily carried or moved. We bought a colour portable for the bedroom. - American English: portable
- Brazilian Portuguese: portátil
- Chinese: 便携式设备
- European Spanish: aparato portátil
- French: portable
- German: Portable
- Italian: portatile
- Japanese: 携帯機器
- Korean: 이동 가능한 물건
- European Portuguese: portátil
- Latin American Spanish: aparato portátil
Chinese translation of 'portable' adj - [television, computer etc]
便携(攜)式的 (biànxiéshì de)
Definition easily carried There was a portable television behind the bar. Synonyms compactlightweight easily carried portative Additional synonymsDefinition easy to use Pre-prepared foods are a tempting and convenient option. Synonyms useful, practical, handy, serviceable, labour-saving Definition easy to handle or use handy hints on looking after indoor plantsa handy little device Synonyms useful, practical, helpful, neat, convenient, easy to use, manageable, user-friendly, serviceableThe table folds down into a manageable zipped carrying bag. Synonyms easy, convenient, handy, user-friendly, wieldy Additional synonymsDefinition able to be moved The wooden fence is movable Synonyms portable, mobile, transferable, detachable, not fixed, transportable, portative |