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transitions

10 definitions • 22 examples
1
a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens:

Examples:

in transition The health-care system is in transition at the moment.
transition to There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy.
2
changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to someone living their life as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:

Examples:

She began her transition from male to female almost seven years ago.
3
in basketball and other sports, the act of changing from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, including running to the correct new positions in the playing area:

Examples:

After Delmon grabbed the rebound, the team made a quick transition up the court.
4
to change, or make someone or something change, from one form or situation to another:

Examples:

transition from something to something Some National Guard members experienced financial difficulties when they transitioned from state to federal control.
5
If someone transitions, they make changes, which may be social, legal, or medical, that lead to them living as a person of a different gender to the one they were said to have at birth:

Examples:

transition from something to something Louise transitioned from male to female almost 20 years ago.
It wasn't easy transitioning gender in the military.
6
in basketball and other sports, to change from playing on defence to offence, or from offence to defence, after a player scores or when there is a change in possession, for example by running to the correct new positions on the playing area:

Examples:

After scoring, the team transitioned too slowly and left a lane open for Mowry to score an easy layup.
7
the process of changing, or a change from one form or condition to another:

Examples:

[ U ] It was a neighborhood in transition from Jewish to Italian with a sprinkling of Irish.
[ C ] Retirement is a big transition.
8
A transition is also a link between ideas or sections in a work of literature or music.
9
a process of changing from one system, method, etc. to another:

Examples:

transition from sth (to sth) Government ministers believe that a gentler approach is needed during the transition from a government-led economy to one where the private sector plays the dominant role.
the transition from sth Financial support, especially for mothers making the transition from welfare to work situations, is critical.
the transition to sth The transition to the euro took place in 1999.
make a transition (from/to sth) The region is slowly making a transition to a more knowledge-based economy.
a smooth/difficult/tough transition Both sides need to work together in order to ensure a smooth transition of power.
manage/achieve/complete a transition How do you plan to complete a transition that is so far-reaching in terms of its targets without compromising the corporate culture?
10
in the process of changing or developing:

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