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to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation
to embark or board a vessel for transportation by water
to transport goods or individuals via ships or vessels
to be engaged in service on a ship
to support or hope for a romantic relationship between two people, whether real or fictional
What does "to ship" mean in internet slang?
The verb "to ship" comes from the word "relationship" and was first used in online fan communities. It originally described fans who supported a romantic pairing between two characters. Over time, the term expanded beyond fiction. Today, "to ship" means to hope for or support a romantic relationship between two people, whether they are fictional characters, celebrities, or even people you know in real life.
