Transitive (adjective)

In grammar, a transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "transire" which means to go across or through.

Examples:

1. He broke the vase is a transitive sentence as it requires a direct object (the vase) to complete its meaning.
2. He slept is an intransitive sentence as it doesn't require a direct object to complete its meaning.
3. In the sentence "She opened the door", the verb "opened" is transitive because it has a direct object "the door".
4. In the sentence "He ran", the verb "ran" is intransitive because it doesn"t have a direct object.
5. The transitive verb "I bought" requires a direct object such as "I bought a book".