ship
verb
uk/ʃɪp/ us [ T ] TRANSPORT, COMMERCE
to send or transport something by sea:
ship sth to sb/sth The vessel was used to ship gold bullion to America.
[ I or T ] TRANSPORT, COMMERCE
to send goods by air, train, or road, or to be sent in this way:
ship sth to sb/sth The company will ship purchases to any address within the US.
I asked the suppliers to ship us a replacement as soon as possible.
We don't currently ship outside the EU.
They assured me our order will be shipping tomorrow.
[ I or T ] COMMERCE, IT
to make something, especially computer products and equipment, available for sale, or to become available:
The company is now shipping the first in a new series of interactive DVDs.
This software has been shipping for a while now.
Phrasal verbs
ship sth off
ship out
ship sth out
ship
noun [ C ]
TRANSPORT uk/ʃɪp/ usa large boat used for transporting goods or people by sea:
There were several ships waiting in the dock for their cargo to be unloaded.
abandon/jump ship
to leave an organization very suddenly, especially when you think it is going to fail:
The CEO abandoned ship just before the auditors were called in.
See also
cargo
container
delivered ex ship
ex ship
factory ship
free alongside ship
merchant ship