noun · neutral
transit
/ˈtrænsɪt/TRANS·it
the system or act of moving people or goods from one place to another, often used for public transport networks.
Examples
“Investing in reliable transit can reduce car dependency in suburbs.”
“Transit routes were extended to serve new housing estates.”
“Transit-oriented development encourages high-density housing near stations.”
Band 8 sentence
“A coherent transit strategy combining buses, trams and bike hire schemes is essential to reduce congestion and improve air quality.”
Collocations
- public transit
- mass transit
- transit-oriented development
Word family
Common mistakes
I take transport to work.→I take public transit to work.
transit system = transportation→transit system
Say it for a higher band
5transport→6public transport→7+transit
Synonyms
public transport
Easily confused
transport
“Many cities invest in transit to reduce car use rather than focusing solely on private transport.”
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