in transit

[ in tran-zit, -sit ]

idiom

1. on the way to a destination; in the process of traveling or being shipped from one place to another:

   She’s still in transit, as her flight was delayed.

   If your package has been damaged in transit, please contact us immediately.

Word History and Origins

Origin of in transit¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

This problem arises in connection with the so-called "milling-in-transit" system for grain.

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