transit system

collocation in English

meaningsoftransitandsystem

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transit
noun[U]
uk
/ˈtræn.zɪt/
us
/ˈtræn.zɪt/
the movement of goods or people from one place ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/
us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition oftransitandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoftransit system

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In the meantime, however, measures are proposed with a view to creating a common framework for thetransitsystem.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Thetransitsystemis still a paper-based operation, sometimes even a manual operation, scarcely credible on the eve of the year 2000.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
However, we do not see any proof that weaknesses of thetransitsystemled to carousel fraud.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
In other words, the goods are outside tax during transport - a similar problem to that of thetransitsystem.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Now what are the reforms of thetransitsystemon which we are actually working?
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Those who have been there will have seen the quicktransitsystemin place there.
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The principle task for us all is now to reform thetransitsystemquickly without hindering free trade.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Above that quarter of the main shopping area thetransitsystemdoes not meet any demand at all.
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The company has told us that it will solve all the traffic difficulties by developing the light rapidtransitsystem.
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His claim that the light rapidtransitsystemca.
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Consideration also needs to be given to another important aspect: the plans for reforming thetransitsystem.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
However, the proposed computerization of thetransitsystemis now three years away when it should be only about 18 months away.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The weaknesses in the customstransitsystemare a big problem, as they cause losses that obviously run into millions.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
There should be a rapid railtransitsystemlinking the two cities.
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As well as looking at the feasibility of the rapidtransitsystem, will he look at the adequacy of what is currently proposed?
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It presumes that the reform of thetransitsystemwill be completed before the next extension of the commontransitsystem.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The first step is to computerise the outdated 1968transitsystem.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
At the same time we must take on board their experiences of this imperfecttransitsystem.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Thetransitsystemwas reformed in three respects.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
The promoters say that the second phase of the railtransitsystemavoids the heavy cost of underground construction.
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