in transit

American

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

idiom

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.

Etymology

Origin of in transit

First recorded in 1780–90

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in transit

“In fact, the data shows another El Niño-related coastally trapped wave already in transit from the tropics.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Employees reassured users that their money was in transit, but that compliance checks could hold it up for days or weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

The 26-year-old was arrested on 15 August this year while in transit at the airport and was charged on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

When thieves snatched 12 metric tons of KitKats in transit from Italy to Poland, the company capitalized with some free publicity for one of its most famous brands.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

And then the frosted doors slide open and once again they are officially there, no longer in transit, swallowed by hugs and kisses and pinched cheeks and smiles.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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