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port running

American  

noun

  1. an evasive action at a port of entry in which a person drives through a vehicle-stopping point.


Other Word Forms

  • port runner noun

Example Sentences

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You will need a USB-C dongle to get networking working, though, and the process to get the port running will require some familiarity with Linux and custom kernels.

From The Verge

A video circulating on social media showed workers at the port running away in fear as soon as the fire broke out, a chilling reminder of last month’s blast that killed dozens of port employees and 10 fire fighters.

From Seattle Times

The Arab states say they will try to keep the port running.

From Reuters

The Arab states say they will try to keep the port running and can ease the crisis once they seize it by lifting the import restrictions they have imposed.

From The Guardian

More recently, an outside security firm warned on Feb. 10 that a computer port running an Accela product posed a “high risk,” AJC reported.

From Washington Times