Meaning of the word transition in English

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transition

US /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/

UK /trænˈzɪʃ.ən/

the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another

Example:

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The company is undergoing a major transition to new management.

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The transition from high school to college can be challenging.

Synonym:

change shift conversion transformation metamorphosis

to undergo or cause to undergo a process of transition

Example:

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The software needs to transition to a new operating system.

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We need to transition our focus to customer satisfaction.

Synonym:

change shift convert transform

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