transit

/ˈtrænzɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a journey or passage, especially one made by public transportation.

“She takes the bus during her daily transit to work.”

2. noun

the act of transferring a passenger or goods from one vehicle to another.

“The transit from the plane to the taxi was smooth and efficient.”

3. noun

the period of time when a spacecraft passes through the atmosphere of a celestial body.

“The transit of Venus across the sun was a rare astronomical event.”

4. verb

to pass or move through or across something, especially a region or a stage of development.

“The new policy will transit the economy from recession to growth.”

5. verb

to transfer or convey something, especially from one place to another.

“The goods will transit from the factory to the warehouse by truck.”

Synonyms

  • journey
  • passage
  • transfer

Antonyms

  • arrival
  • destination