transiting
ˈtrænzɪtɪŋ
Definition

Definition of transiting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
movementin the process of moving
  • The transiting goods are expected to arrive by tomorrow.
moving transitory
2.
astronomyTECH.moving across a celestial bodyTECH.
  • The transiting planet was visible through the telescope.
crossing passing traversing
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Origin of transiting

Latin, trans (across) + ire (to go)

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TESSacr.
acr: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
satellite that finds planets outside our solar system

Examples of transiting in a sentence

  • Transiting animals need special care during transport.
  • Astronomers observed the transiting comet with interest.
  • The transiting satellite was tracked by the observatory.

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  1. French:en transit, passant, ...
  2. German:im Transit, transitierend, ...
  3. Italian:in transito, transitante, ...
  4. Spanish:en tránsito, que transita, ...
  5. Portuguese:em trânsito, ...
  6. Chinese:运输中的, 过境的, ...
  7. Japanese:移動中の, 通過中の, ...
  8. Arabic:عابِر, مُجْتاز, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּעוֹבֵר, חוֹלֵף, ...
  10. Russian:в пути, транзитный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переміщуваний, транзитний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थानांतरित हो रही, गुज़रता हुआ, ...
transit
ˈtrænzɪt

Definition of transit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
public transportUKpublic transportation systemUK
  • The city has an efficient transit system.
commute transportation travel
2.
movementthe act of moving through or across something
  • The transit of the package took two days.
crossing passage

Verb

tr.
1.
movementpass over, across, or through something
  • The hikers will transit the mountain range.
cross navigate traverse
2.
transportationUSconvey people or goods from one place to anotherUS
  • The company transits goods across the country.
convey transport
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Images of transit

  • transit: surveying instrument for measuring angles
    surveying instrument for measuring angles

Expressions with transit

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worldly glory is temporary and fades away
He sighed, 'Sic transit gloria mundi,' as the empire fell.
being moved from one place to another
The package is in transit to your address.
shared service moving people by bus, train, and similar vehicles
Many workers rely on public transit to get downtown each morning.
area where passengers wait between flights
The transit zone was crowded with travelers.
system moving many people in cities without private cars
Mass transit helps reduce traffic in big cities.
temporary place for refugees or soldiers before moving
The refugees stayed in a transit camp before relocation.

Origin of transit

Latin, transire (to go across)

Examples of transit in a sentence

  • She relies on transit to get to work every day.
  • The transit of goods across the border was delayed.
  • Transit through the city was faster than expected.
  • The transit of Mercury was visible last night.
  • During the transit, the planet appeared as a small dot.
  • A transit is essential for accurate land surveys.

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  1. French:transport, traverser, ...
  2. German:Transport, durchqueren, ...
  3. Italian:trasporto pubblico, transitare, ...
  4. Spanish:transporte público, cruzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:transporte público, transitar, ...
  6. Chinese:公共交通, 穿越, ...
  7. Japanese:公共交通, 横断する, ...
  8. Arabic:النَّقْل العَام, عَبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּחְבּוּרָה, לַחֲצוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:транзит, пересекать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:громадський транспорт, перетинати, ...
  12. Hindi:सार्वजनिक परिवहन, पार करना, ...
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