1. the act or process of passing through or across a place
2. the passage of a celestial body across the face of another celestial body
Usage: astronomy
3. public transportation systems

1. to pass through or across

Examples

• The city improved its public transits to reduce traffic congestion.
• Mercury transits across the sun are rare astronomical events.
• The ship transits the canal twice daily.
• Bus transits connect the suburbs to downtown.
• The satellite transits over our location every 90 minutes.
• Airport transits allow passengers to change flights without clearing customs.
• The comet transits through our solar system once every century.