intransitive to transport oneself instantaneously from one place to another; to travel by teleportation; (also) to be transported in this way, esp. by means of an advanced technological device
Teleported direct from the capital.
Into Mekky also was built the ability to teleport—to transfer himself instantaneously through space without the necessity of having a spaceship to ride in.
Bonnie and Beanie can’t carry so much as a toothpick with them when they teleport, let alone clothes.
‘In a like manner, how could the alleged teleporter work? If one were to “teleport”—,’ he spit out the word as if it had a nasty taste, ‘to a greater or lesser distance from the center of our planet, energy would be gained or lost.’
Longtime fans will enjoy seeing dragons in space, where their ability to teleport and their telepathic skills prove very useful.
‘How can I help you?’ she asked when Jovah’s words came to a halt. A one-word reply. ‘Teleport.’ As before, incomprehensible. She continued to ask questions as if they were reasonable, as if she were carrying on a logical conversation that she understood. ‘How can I teleport?’ This reply, at least, sounded sane. ‘Type in the word “teleport” at the prompt, hit Enter, and within twenty seconds move to the inscribed pentagram on the floor in the center of the room.’
His being here explained how someone had shown up so fast. Sen had the ability to teleport anywhere he wanted.
antedating 1944
Isaac Asimov
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