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Transmit vs Soundproof - What's the difference?

transmit | soundproof |

As verbs the difference between transmit and soundproof

is that transmit is to send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another while soundproof is to make resistant to transmitting sound.

As a adjective soundproof is

not allowing sound through.

transmit

English

Verb

(transmitt)
  • To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.
  • To spread or pass on something such as a disease or a signal.
  • To impart, convey or hand down something by inheritance or heredity.
  • To communicate news or information.
  • To convey energy or force through a mechanism.
  • To send out a signal (as opposed to receive).
  • Synonyms

    * (l)

    soundproof

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not allowing sound through.
  • The contestant was placed in a soundproof booth so he could not receive help from the audience.

    Derived terms

    * soundproofing

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make resistant to transmitting sound.
  • We soundproofed the room so we couldn't hear the road noises; unfortunately we couldn't hear the fire alarm either.