teleport

Blink between places

Teleport means to transport instantly from one location to another without physically crossing the intervening space.

The concept comes from science fiction, where characters or objects vanish and reappear elsewhere: She teleported to the other side of the room.

In video games, teleporting is a common ability or mechanic.

Figuratively, teleport describes any impossibly fast arrival: How did you teleport here so quickly?

instantaneous

materialize

Become physically present

blink · disappear · phase · warp · beam · zap · flicker · pop · manifest · emerge

displacement

relocate

Establish residence elsewhere

displace · shift · move · convey · reposition · project · propel · whisk

gaming

waypoint

Navigation reference location

checkpoint · respawn · nexus · glitch

quantum

entanglement

State of being intertwined

wavefunction · coherence · decoherence · fidelity

scifi

wormhole

Hypothetical spacetime tunnel

  • jumperPullover or pinafore dress
  • hyperspaceFaster-than-light travel medium
  • fluxContinuous change or flow

coordinates · rematerialization · apparition · waypoint

Categories
Opposites
instantaneous vs. gradual movement

teleporttrudge

Walk slowly, heavily

crawl · plod · creep · slog · meander

movement vs. stasis

teleportstay

Remain in position

remain · stay put · linger · stand still · hold position

mode of travel

teleportwalk

Travel on foot

drive · fly · sail · ride · hike

Phrases
Family

teleporter, teleports, teleported, teleportation, teleporting, teleporters, teleportations

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G