in transit

idiom

: in the process of being transported
Some of the goods were lost in transit.

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Portable chargers are a popular accessory for travelers looking to have extra power to their devices while in transit. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025 Cruise passengers had previously been exempt from tourist taxes under the Non-Migrant Rights policy since they were considered in transit, according to the Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (AMANAC). Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 May 2025 There is room to walk around in transit, and the windows are large enough to take pictures during the journey. James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 The trio spent about nine hours in transit back to Earth, touching down at the Dongfeng landing site in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday at about 1:08 a.m. EDT (0508 GMT; 1:08 p.m. Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in transit

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“In transit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20transit. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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