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Definition portable in British English

portable adjective

adjective
/ˈpɔː(r)təb(ə)l/
1

something that is portable is easy to carry or move, so that you can use it in different places

Example

Computers become lighter, smaller, and more portable every year.

Example

a portable television/heater

Synonyms and related words
mobile movable portable
1.1

used about things that you can keep or still use when you move from one job or situation to another

Example

portable skills

Example

a portable insurance policy

Synonyms and related words
combination universal versatile
2

able to be used on different types of computer

Example

a portable document format

Synonyms and related words
adaptive antivirus asynchronous
Definition portable in British English