transition

noun
UK: /trænˈzɪʃən/
US: /trænˈzɪʃən/

  1. A change from one state or condition to another.

    1. The transition was quick and easy to see.
    2. The smooth transition from school to work is important for young adults.

  2. The process or a period of changing from one job, place, or situation to another.

    1. The company is in transition to new management now.
    2. We need to manage the transition to a low-carbon economy effectively.

Synonyms

passage change shift conversion development transformation
transition intransitive-verb

  1. To change from one form, condition, or activity to another.

    1. The weather will transition to rain later today.
    2. Many students transition from high school to college each year.

  2. To help someone to change from one situation to another, especially a new job.

    1. The program helps transition veterans into civilian careers.
    2. A mentor will help transition new employees into the company culture.
transition transitive-verb

  1. To make something change from one form, condition, or activity to another.

    1. They transitioned the old factory into apartments now.
    2. The director transitioned the play into a modern setting to appeal to younger audiences.
transition adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a process or period of change.

    1. This is a transitional period for the country now.
    2. The government implemented transitional measures to help the unemployed find work.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transition" in English means: A change from one state or condition to another., The process or a period of changing from one job, place, or situation to another..

The phonetic transcription of "transition" is /trænˈzɪʃən/ in British English and /trænˈzɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transition": passage, change, shift, conversion, development, transformation.

Example usage of "transition": "The transition was quick and easy to see.". More examples on the page.