transit
The act of moving people or things from one place to another, usually by bus, train, or other transport.
The movement of people or goods from one place to another, often using public or commercial transport systems.
When a planet or moon moves in front of another space object from our point of view.
In astronomy, the passage of a planet, moon, or other celestial body across the face of a larger body, as seen by an observer.
To go through a place on the way to somewhere else.
To pass through or across a place, especially while traveling to another destination.
- Base: transit
- Plural: transit, transits
- Base: transit
- 3rd Person Singular: transits
- Present Participle: transiting
- Past: transited
in transit
1being transported between places
Being moved from one place to another and not yet arrived.
- Your package is currently in transit and should arrive tomorrow.
- The goods were damaged while in transit.
mass transit
1large-scale public transport system
A way of moving many people at the same time, like buses and trains.
- Mass transit helps reduce traffic jams.
- The city is expanding its mass transit options.
public transit
1transport system for the public
Buses, trains, and other transport that everyone can use, usually run by the government or a company.
- Public transit in this city is fast and reliable.
- Many people use public transit to get to work.