transit

/ˈtɹæn.zɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: transits · transiting · transited

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of passing over, across, or through something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động đi qua, vượt qua hoặc xuyên qua thứ gì

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Noun

Examples

In France you are now […] in the transit from one form of government to another.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The conveyance of people or goods from one place to another, especially on a public transportation system; the vehicles used for such conveyance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vận chuyển người hoặc hàng từ nơi này đến nơi khác

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Noun

Examples

the transit of goods through a country

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To pass over, across or through something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đi qua, vượt qua hoặc xuyên qua thứ gì

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To convey people or goods from one place to another, especially by public transport vehicles.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vận chuyển người hoặc hàng từ nơi này đến nơi khác

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “transit” mean?

The act of passing over, across, or through something.

Is “transit” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.