English Explanatory Dictionary

beam up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To teleport (someone or something) using a (fictional) device, especially from the surface of a planet to an orbiting starship.
  2. To be teleported, or to teleport oneself, in this manner.
  3. To appear suddenly, as if by teleport.
  4. To get high on drugs, especially crack cocaine.

Pronunciation

En-au-beam up.ogg

Word forms

beam up beams up beaming up beamed up

Etymology

From the Star Trek franchise.

Related words

transporter
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