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Transit

Verb / ˈtrænzɪt / Another word for transit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the carrying of people, goods, or materials from one place to another

Synonyms & similar words

passage theodolite passacross passover transportationsystem movethrough passthrough transportation transportation conveyance shipment carriage movement transfer passage journey travel commute transference relocation displacement removal conduction transmission freight haulage shipping translocation

Synonyms by register

Formal

passage transport conveyance movement

Informal

trip ride commute

Literary

journey voyage passage

Antonyms

stasis stillness halt cessation idleness standstill

Common collocations

  • public transit
  • mass transit
  • transit system
  • transit authority
  • transit visa
  • transit time
  • transit strike
  • transit pass

Word family

noun transit
verb transit
adjective transitory
adverb transitively

Usage note

As a noun, 'transit' often refers to public transportation systems. As a verb, it means to pass through or across a place.

Example sentences

  1. The transit system in our city is very efficient.
  2. We need to arrange for the transit of these boxes to the new office.
  3. The transit of the astronauts from the space shuttle to the International Space Station takes a few hours.
  4. The transit of the cargo ship across the ocean was rough due to a storm.
  5. The transit of the packages by air mail is faster than by ground mail.

Quotes

  • The transit of Venus across the Sun is a rare astronomical event.
  • I find peace in the transit between places.
  • The joy of travel lies in the transit rather than the destination.

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