Definition of ship - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
transportationlarge watercraft for navigation on water
- The ship sailed across the ocean.
2.
air or spacevessel traveling through air or space
- The ship descended slowly onto the lunar base.
3.
- Fans often discuss their favorite ship in the series.
Verb
1.
transportationsend goods or cargo by sea, air, or land
- We will ship your order next Monday..
2.
product launchrelease a product to customers
- The company plans to ship the new software next month.
3.
- Many fans ship those two characters together.
4.
boatstake in water over the sides
- The boat began to ship water during the storm.
5.
sportsUS trade a player to another teamUS
- The team decided to ship their star player.
6.
servicetr./intr. Dated engage to serve on a vesseltr./intr. Dated
- He decided to ship on a merchant vessel.
Images of ship
large watercraft for navigation on water 
vessel traveling through air or space
Expressions with ship
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vessel that is going down in water
The crew abandoned the sinking ship to save their lives.
send something to another place
They will ship off the package tomorrow.
to send goods to a destination
The company will ship out your order tomorrow..
leave a group when facing difficulties
Many investors decided to abandon ship after the scandal.
model ship inside a glass bottle
He admired the ship in a bottle on the shelf.
direct the course of a ship
The captain will steer the ship through the storm.
express that an opportunity is no longer available
That ship has already sailed, so we can't apply now.
quickly but futilely away from a failing project or situation
Employees left like rats from a sinking ship when the company went bankrupt..
correct a difficult or unstable situation
The new CEO was hired to right the ship after the scandal..
manage an organization strictly and efficiently
The new manager runs a tight ship, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
person or thing briefly encountered with little connection
We were just ships passing in the night.
manage an organization strictly and efficiently
The new manager steers a tight ship, ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
opportunity is gone and cannot be taken now
You wanted to join, but that ship sailed.
leave a failing organization or situation
Many employees decided to desert a sinking ship when the company started failing.
abandoned ship possibly haunted and adrift
The sailors were terrified of the ghost ship.
leave a job or organization suddenly
He decided to jump ship after just three months with the company..
abandon a failing situation or organization
Many employees decided to leave a sinking ship.
to improve behavior or leave a group or place
You need to shape up or ship out from this team!
camel used for desert travel
The Bedouins loaded their ship of the desert with supplies.
cause one's own failure or ruin
By lying to his boss, he managed to sink his own ship.
restore calm and stability in a situation
The new manager was hired to steady the ship after the crisis.
opportunity is no longer available
We wanted to buy the house, but that ship has sailed.
return to base with damage or difficulty
The ship limped home after the storm battered it.
well-managed organization or operation
She runs a tight ship at her company, ensuring efficiency and discipline..
Origin of ship
Old English, scip (vessel)
Terms with ship included in their meaning
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entering transport
get on a vehicle such as a plane, ship, or train
vacation trip
voyage on a ship for pleasure
pilot or captain
bring a plane or ship to ground or port
transportation
on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
travel
private room on a ship for passengers
travel route
route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river
travel
card allowing entry onto a plane or ship
travel
document needed to board a plane or ship
maritime
part of a ship's crew
transportation
enter or get onto a ship, plane, or train
ship worker
person who navigates or works on ships
transportation
move onto a vehicle like a ship, train, or plane
sea travel
transportation by boat or ship
transportation
small ship used to save people in danger on water
transportation
on or onto a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
transportation
command a ship or aircraft
water vessel
boat or ship
maritime
floorlike covering on a ship
ship
opening through the deck of a ship
tilting
tilt to one side, especially of a ship or boat
travel
traveling by ship or boat
ship destruction
cause a ship to be destroyed at sea
employment
job or position on a ship
mooring
space for a ship to moor
Examples of ship in a sentence
A massive ship appeared on the horizon. The spaceship landed smoothly on the alien planet. The battleship was equipped with the latest technology. The ship between the two characters gained popularity. Debates about the ship filled the online forums. The company plans to ship the goods internationally.
They ship fresh produce to various markets daily. We need to ship the latest update by Friday. The startup is ready to ship its first gadget. They love to ship characters from different shows. Some fans ship unlikely pairings in the series. The ferry shipped water in the rough swell. Small boats can ship water through open hatches. They plan to ship the rookie to another league. Management decided to ship two players before the deadline. He chose to ship on a fishing boat for the summer. Many young men shipped on whaling vessels in the 1800s.
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- French:navire, expédier, ...
- German:Schiff, versenden, ...
- Italian:nave, spedire, ...
- Spanish:barco, enviar, ...
- Portuguese:navio, enviar, ...
- Chinese:船, 运输, ...
- Japanese:船, 発送する, ...
- Arabic:سفينة, شَحَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֳנִיָּה, לִשְׁלוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:корабль, отправить, ...
- Ukrainian:корабель, відправити, ...
- Hindi:जहाज़, भेजना, ...
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