transit

UK: ˈtrænzɪt | US: ˈtrænsɪt

Definition

  1. n. the act or process of passing through or across a place

  2. n. a system of public transportation (e.g., buses, trains)

  3. vt. to pass across or through a place

Structure
trans <across>it <go>
Etymology

The word "transit" originates from Latin "transitus," the past participle of "transire" ("to go across"). It combines "trans" (across) and "ire" (to go), reflecting movement from one place to another. Over time, it evolved to describe both physical passage and transportation systems.

Examples

  1. The shipment is in transit and will arrive tomorrow.

  2. The city improved its public transit system with new buses.

  3. Light takes about eight minutes to transit from the Sun to Earth.

  4. The planet will transit across the face of the star tonight.

  5. Delays in transit can affect delivery schedules.