March 18, 2024 Word of the Day
plural transitions
Starting school is a difficult transition for many children.
Definition of TRANSITION
: a change from one state or condition to another
[count]
We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company.
the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood
The country made/underwent a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
[noncount]
The industry is undergoing transition. [=is changing in some important way]
The company is in transition [=is changing] as it adapts to the new management team.
— transitional /trænˈzɪʃənəl/ adjective
a transitional government
a transitional phase/period/stage
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