in transit

idiom

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

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But Phone-to-Android RCS chats only encrypt messages in transit, not end-to-end, potentially putting messages at risk of interception. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024 Also, effective cloud security means protecting the actual data itself—both the data that resides in the cloud and the data that is in transit. Shay Solomon, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Having visibility into every stage of the supply chain with barcode-level precision allows companies to trace the origin of materials, monitor production processes, ensure ethical sourcing practices, adjust routes quickly, track product viability in transit and more. Bill Geary, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 With 65 retail and dining options, the recent expansion and opening of the Orchard in 2022 has given travelers even more options for how to spend their time in transit. Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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