Synonyms

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

Example Sentences

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in transit

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

The delicate tapestry will be transported from its usual home in northern France, but the precise arrangements are being kept secret as heritage experts and artists have fretted that it could be damaged in transit.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

The pickup in transit reflects both an increase in vessel crossings through the waterway and a greater share of ships turning their tracking signals back on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

But give it a little time in transit, whether that’s a 20-minute walk to the park or a two-hour drive to the lake, and something lovely happens.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026

Between departure and arrival, in transit like the passenger she’d been ever since she ran.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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