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Definition transit in American English

transit noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈtrænsɪt/
1

the activity or process of moving someone or something from one place to another

Example

Our suitcases were damaged in transit.

Synonyms and related words
movement transit motion
2

a system of buses, trains, etc. that people use to travel around a particular city or area

Example

We are working to improve the city's transit options.

Example

increased funding for public transit

Example

New York's mass transit system is the oldest in the country.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals communication conveyance
Definition transit in American English