porting
nounUK /ˈpɔːtɪŋ/
US /ˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
Porting is when people change a computer program so it works on a different kind of computer.
The team spent weeks porting the game so it would run on phones.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of carrying something from one place to another.
The porting of supplies to the island took all day.
3. In sailing, turning a boat so the wind comes from the other side.
The sailor called out 'ready about' before porting the boat.
4. The act of aiming a weapon toward the left side.
The soldier practiced porting his rifle during training.