transit

noun
UK: /ˈtrænzɪt/
US: /ˈtrænzɪt/

  1. The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

    1. The goods are in transit to the store now.
    2. The rapid transit system helps people get around quickly in the city.

  2. A system for moving people or goods from one place to another.

    1. I take public transit to work every day.
    2. The city needs to invest more in its public transit infrastructure.

Synonyms

transportation passage shipment conveyance
transit verb

  1. To pass across or through something.

    1. The satellite will transit the sun today.
    2. As the comet transits the Earth's orbit, scientists will collect data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transit" in English means: The movement of people or goods from one place to another., A system for moving people or goods from one place to another..

The phonetic transcription of "transit" is /ˈtrænzɪt/ in British English and /ˈtrænzɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transit": transportation, passage, shipment, conveyance.

Example usage of "transit": "The goods are in transit to the store now.". More examples on the page.