In transit Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɹænzɪt
in TRAN-zit
ˈɪn/ /tɹˈænsɪt
in tran-SIT
Definition
'In transit' means that something, usually goods or packages, is currently being transported from one place to another, but has not yet reached its destination.
Usage & Nuances
Common in shipping, logistics, and delivery updates. Slightly formal; rare in speech except for business or tracking contexts. Not used for people traveling—use 'on the way' or 'en route' for people.
Spanish: en tránsitoPortuguese (BR): em trânsitoPortuguese (PT): em trânsitoChinese (Simplified): 运输途中Chinese (Traditional): 運輸途中Hindi: यात्रा मेंArabic: قيد النقلBengali: পরিবহণাধীন - পরিবহন পথেRussian: в пути - в процессе доставкиJapanese: 輸送中Vietnamese: đang vận chuyểnKorean: 운송 중Turkish: taşıma sürecinde - nakliyat halindeUrdu: منتقلی میںIndonesian: sedang dalam pengiriman - dalam perjalanan
Example Sentences
Your package is in transit and will arrive soon.
basic
These goods are still in transit from China.
basic
The shipment is in transit to our warehouse.
basic
It shows my order is still in transit, but it's been a week!
natural
We can't process a refund while the items are in transit.
natural
If something gets damaged in transit, contact customer service right away.
natural