in transit

American  

[in tran-zit, -sit] / ˌɪn ˈtræn zɪt, -sɪt /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of in transit

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a woman involved in the collision was in critical condition while in transit to the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Birol had earlier warned that the oil crunch would intensify in April as supply constraints deepen, saying that March supplies benefited from shipments already in transit before the conflict began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Most states give buyers anywhere from a week to 30 days to transfer coverage from another vehicle, but don’t count on that window to protect a car in transit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

"The measure mainly allows Russian barrels already in transit to complete voyages and discharge," she said in a note, calling it a "wind-down, not reopening."

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

By a routine that was not even secret, all letters were opened in transit.

From "1984" by George Orwell