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in transit

[in tran-zit, -sit] / ˌɪn ˈtræn zɪt, -sɪt /
ADJECTIVE
aboard
Synonyms
WEAK
boarded consigned embarked en route loaded on on board traveling
Antonyms
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not on off
ADJECTIVE
en route
Synonyms
WEAK
advancing bound driving en voyage entrained flying heading toward in passage making headway midway on the road pressing on progressing traveling
Antonyms
WEAK
derailed detained off the path sidetracked
ADVERB
en route
Synonyms
WEAK
along the way bound for headed for in passage on the road on the way

Example Sentences

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VAT Group said certain components were blocked in transit after the Iran war broke out in late February, forcing the company to defer some orders.

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 last shipment of jet fuel in transit from the Middle East to the UK is due to arrive this week, according to data firm Vortexa.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“The K line presents an opportunity for a different choice, an opportunity to learn from this history and ensure that investment in transit uplifts rather than harms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Franny, in transit, ignored the telephone in the hall.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger