Definition of make port - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
maritimeTECH. arrive at a harbor or dock by shipTECH.
- The ship will make port by dawn.
- They will make port in the afternoon.
- The vessel made port after a long journey.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with port
place visited during a journey or itinerary
Paris was a memorable port of call on our trip.
temporary solution in difficult times
The small loan was a port in a storm for the struggling business.
city with a port for ships, trade, and transport
Shanghai is a major port city in China.
fortified wine from Portugal known for its sweetness
We enjoyed a glass of port wine after dinner.
opening on a machine allowing workers to reach inside for maintenance
The technician used the access port to reach the broken fan belt.
harbor or airport where a journey by ship or plane begins
Please write your port of departure on the customs form.
organization managing port operations, facilities, shipping, and cargo logistics
The port authority oversees all activities at the harbor.
place where goods or people enter a country
The port of entry was busy with travelers.
situation filled with conflict or difficulty
Their relationship felt like a stormy port, always turbulent.
portable toilet used outdoors
The construction site had several port-o-johns for the workers.
port where passengers or goods are loaded
The ship left the port of embarkation at dawn.
port where a ship is officially registered
The ship's port of registry is in Singapore.
type of fortified wine from Portugal
She enjoyed a glass of ruby port after dinner.
any refuge is good in a crisis
During the flood, they stayed in a barn, any port in a storm.
first place to go to start a process
The library was her first port of call for research.
harbor or town where fishing boats land and sell their catch
The small fishing port was crowded with boats returning at dawn.
arrive at a harbor for docking or unloading
The ship put into port to unload its cargo.
harbor area where ferries load and unload people or vehicles
We arrived at the ferry port an hour before departure.
outlet opening where fluid or gas leaves a machine or system
The pump's discharge port must be connected to the main pipeline.
port with relaxed customs and tax regulations
The free port attracted many international traders.
opening where air or liquid flows into a device or system
The mechanic cleaned the intake port to improve the engine's performance.
connector or interface where a device sends data signals or power out
Plug the monitor into the computer’s HDMI output port.
buildings equipment and structures at a harbor used to serve ships
The city upgraded its port facilities to handle larger container ships.
harbor where a vessel or shipment is planned to arrive
The cargo manifest listed Hamburg as the port of destination.
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- French:arriver au port, ...
- German:im Hafen anlegen, ...
- Italian:arrivare in porto, ...
- Spanish:llegar a puerto, ...
- Portuguese:chegar ao porto, ...
- Chinese:抵达港口, ...
- Japanese:入港する, ...
- Arabic:رَسَا, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַגִּיעַ לְנָמֵל, ...
- Russian:прибывать в порт, ...
- Ukrainian:прибувати в порт, ...
- Hindi:बंदरगाह पर पहुँचना, ...
- Bengali:বন্দরে পৌঁছানো, ...
- Catalan:arribar a port, ...
- Czech:doplout do přístavu, ...
- Danish:lægge til kaj, ...
- Dutch:de haven bereiken, ...
- Greek:φτάνω στο λιμάνι, ...
- Hungarian:kikötni, ...
- Khmer:ចូលចតកំពង់ផែ, ...
- Korean:항구에 도착하다, ...
- Persian:به بندر رسید, ...
- Polish:dotrzeć do portu, ...
- Portuguese (BR):chegar ao porto, ...
- Romanian:a ajunge în port, ...
- Swedish:anlända till hamn, ...
- Thai:เข้าท่าเรือ, ...
- Turkish:limana varmak, ...
- Vietnamese:cập cảng, ...
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