transition

transition is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• enPR: trănzĭ'shən, IPA ^(key): /trænˈzɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular transition

Plural transitions

Transition is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (countable & uncountable) A transition is a change from one place or situation to another.

   Diana has made the transition from girl to woman.

   The transition from ice to water occurs at 0°C.

   They want at least a five-year transition period.

Verb

Plain form transition

Third-person singular transitions

Past tense transitioned

Past participle transitioned

Present participle transitioning

1. (transitive) If something transitions, it changes from one place or situation to another.