in transit — in the process of being transported or moved from one place to another
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in the process of being transported or moved from one place to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈtrænzɪt/
Example Sentences
- My luggage got lost in transit, so I had to wear the same socks for three days.
- The shipment is in transit and will be delivered within 48 hours.
- While in transit at the airport, I ate so much duty-free chocolate that I felt sick.
in transit
ADJECTIVE[/ɪn ˈtrænzɪt/]
in the process of being transported or moved from one place to another
Her package is in transit, moving across three cities before it reaches her door.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'transire' meaning 'to go across', combining 'trans-' (across) and 'ire' (to go).
Breakdown
in (state of) + trans- (across) + -it (from ire, 'to go')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My luggage got lost in transit, so I had to wear the same socks for three days.”
“The shipment is in transit and will be delivered within 48 hours.”
“While in transit at the airport, I ate so much duty-free chocolate that I felt sick.”
“Please handle the fragile items carefully; they are in transit to a museum.”
“The pizza was still warm despite being in transit for 30 minutes—delivery magic!”
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