transit
/ˈtræn.zɪt/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
The carrying of people, goods, or materials from one place to another; the action of passing through or across a place.
Key Academic Collocations
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transittransitionaltransitiontransiting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
transporttransportationconveyancepassagefreight
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Investing heavily in municipal mass transit networks mitigates highway vehicular gridlock and reduces urban smog emissions."
"The shipping diagram tracks the maritime journey of raw mineral consignments while in transit from Australia to East Asia."
"Subsidized public transit fares encourage suburban commuters to abandon private passenger automobiles."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Mass transit system' and 'goods in transit' are natural, formal terms for transport and urban planning prompts.