in transit

idiom

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

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Airport exposures are especially concerning due to the high number of people an infected traveler may encounter—in terminals, in transit, and on flights. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025 Seamless Connectivity in a Connected World Staying online while in transit is often non-negotiable for business travelers. Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 The high-rise waistband has a stretchy drawcord for an adjustable fit, and zippered side pockets keep essentials secure in transit. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025 That means there's no data to be sniffed in transit, phished, or compromised through other common methods. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 12 June 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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