porting

¹

[pawr-ting]

noun

Computers.

1. the process of rewriting the source code of a program in a different programming language, or modifying it to run on a different hardware platform or operating system.

porting

²

[pawr-ting]

noun

Automotive, Machinery.

1. the changing of the size, shape, or location of the intake and exhaust ports in an internal-combustion engine, generally to improve performance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of porting¹

First recorded in 1970–75; port ⁵ ( def. ) (in the sense “to rewrite a source code”) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Origin of porting²

First recorded in 1955–60; port ⁴ (in the sense “opening on a cylinder surface”) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Now, it’s just a matter of porting that interest over to the big screen — or reacquainting audiences with that theatrical comedy experience, filmmakers hope.

From Los Angeles Times

To reduce that risk, AT&T advises also setting up a unique passcode that’s needed to prevent significant account changes such as porting phone numbers to another carrier.

From Seattle Times

It seems natural that once these games achieve this impressive narrative space, you can start to think about porting them over.

From New York Times

From a technological standpoint, porting a phone number from one plan or service to another is usually pretty easy.

From Washington Post

“This support has included offering significant further funding, over and above grant funding, to support development, porting and marketing,” read PQube’s statement.

From The Verge