transit

noun C1

Meaning

Transit refers to the act or process of passing through or across a particular space or area, often used in contexts involving transportation, logistics, or the movement of goods and people, as well as in astronomical terms to describe the passage of a ce
💡 The term "transit" is often confused with "transport," but while transport refers specifically to the means of carrying something from one place to another, transit encompasses the broader process and experience of movement itself.

Example Sentences

The goods are currently in transit to the distribution center .
The package is currently in transit between the two cities .
The transit of goods between countries requires efficient customs procedures .

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