Delivering: meaning, definitions and examples

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delivering

 

[ dษชหˆlษชvษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

service

Bringing goods or services to a specific destination or recipient. The act of transporting something to a designated location. Fulfilling a request by providing the requested items or services.

Synonyms

bringing, carrying, distributing, transporting.

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Word Description / Examples
delivering

Used when something is being brought to a specific destination, often in a formal or professional context.

  • The courier is delivering the package to our office
  • The doctor is delivering a speech at the conference
transporting

Used for moving goods or people over a long distance, often involving vehicles.

  • The company is transporting goods across the country
  • The bus is transporting students to the museum
bringing

Used for more casual or personal situations when something is being brought from one place to another.

  • Can you bring your books to school tomorrow? She is bringing a friend to the party
carrying

Used when physically holding or moving something from one place to another.

  • He is carrying a heavy load of groceries
  • She was carrying the baby in her arms
distributing

Used when something is being given out to multiple people or locations, often in an organized manner.

  • The charity is distributing food to the homeless
  • They are distributing the new brochures at the event

Examples of usage

  • UPS is delivering the package tomorrow.
  • The pizza delivery guy arrived at our doorstep.
  • She is delivering a speech at the conference.
  • We are delivering exceptional customer service.

Translations

Translations of the word "delivering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entregando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฆเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช liefern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengirim

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะฐะฒะปััŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostarczanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…้”ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท livraison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entregando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teslim etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋‹ฌํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุตูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doruฤovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doruฤovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€’้€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dostava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatdฤฑrฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entregando

Etymology

The word 'delivering' originated from the Old French word 'delivrer', which meant 'to set free'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'to hand over' or 'to give'. In the context of goods and services, 'delivering' refers to the act of bringing something to a specific destination or recipient. The concept of delivery has been essential in trade and commerce for centuries, allowing goods to reach customers efficiently. With the rise of e-commerce and online services, the importance of delivering products promptly and accurately has only increased.

See also: deliver, deliverable, deliverance, deliverer, deliveries, delivery, undelivered.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,380 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.