transit
word
/ˈtɹænzɪt/
TRAN-zit
/tɹˈænsɪt/
TRAN-sit
Definition
The process of moving people or things from one place to another. It can also refer to public transportation systems like buses or trains.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or in transportation contexts. Common in phrases like 'in transit' (while something is being moved), 'transit system' (public transportation). Not used for describing traffic jams (use 'traffic' instead).
Spanish: tránsito - transporte públicoPortuguese (BR): trânsito - transporte públicoPortuguese (PT): trânsito - transporte públicoChinese (Simplified): 运输 - 公共交通Chinese (Traditional): 運輸 - 公共交通Hindi: परिवहन - सार्वजनिक परिवहनArabic: النقل - وسائل النقل العامةBengali: পরিবহন - যাতায়াতRussian: транзит - транспортJapanese: 輸送 - 移動 (こうつう) - トランジットVietnamese: vận chuyển - quá cảnhKorean: 운송 - 교통 - 환승Turkish: taşıma - transit (ulaşım)Urdu: نقل و حمل - عبورIndonesian: transit - pengangkutan
Example Sentences
The package is in transit and will arrive tomorrow.
basic
Many people use public transit to get to work.
basic
The city is building a new transit system.
basic
Sorry I'm late, the transit strike made things really difficult today.
natural
He works in transit planning for the government.
natural
During transit, please keep your valuables safe.
natural