transition

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transition

The student wrote a clear transition between the two paragraphs.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A change from one state, condition, place, or stage to another: The process or period of changing.
    • A passage connecting one topic, section, or idea to the next: A linking element in speech or writing.
    • A musical passage moving from one key or section to another: A modulation or bridge in a composition.
    • An event that causes a transformation: A significant change that results in something different.

  2. Verb:

    • To make or undergo a change from one state or system to another: To change or cause to change over time.
    • To cause to convert or undergo a transition: To facilitate a changeover from an old method to a new one.
Usage and Examples

  • Noun:

    • The country is in a period of economic transition. (The country is changing from one economic system to another.)
    • The essay lacked a smooth transition between the two main arguments. (The essay did not have a good connecting passage between ideas.)
    • The composer wrote a beautiful transition from the slow movement to the finale. (The composer wrote a musical passage connecting the slow part to the fast ending.)

  • Verb:

    • The company is transitioning to a fully remote work model. (The company is in the process of changing to a remote work system.)
    • The film transitions seamlessly from a dream sequence back to reality. (The film changes smoothly from a dream back to the real world.)
Advanced Usage
  • "In transition": In the process of changing from one state to another.
    • The industry is currently in transition, adapting to new digital technologies.
  • "Transition period/phase": The specific time during which a change is happening.
    • The first six months are considered a transition period for new employees.
Variants and Related Words
  • Transitional (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a change or passage.
    • We need a transitional government to oversee the reforms.
  • Transition (noun, specific contexts):
    • In film/editing: A visual effect (like a fade or wipe) between scenes.
    • In physics: A change from one energy state to another in an atom.
Synonyms
  • Change: The act or instance of making or becoming different.
  • Shift: A slight change in position, direction, or tendency.
  • Conversion: The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
  • Passage: The process of transitioning from one state to another.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Transition into/to: To change and become something else, or to move into a new state.
    • The quiet town is transitioning into a bustling commercial hub.
  • Transition out of: To change by leaving a previous state or system.
    • The soldier needed help to transition out of military life.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • A smooth/rough transition: Describes how easy or difficult a change process is.
    • The merger led to a rough transition for the staff.
  • Period of transition: A commonly used phrase to describe a time of significant change.
    • Adolescence is a natural period of transition from childhood to adulthood.
transition

The student wrote a clear transition between the two paragraphs.

Noun
  1. a passage that connects a topic to one that follows
  2. a musical passage moving from one key to another
  3. a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
  4. an event that results in a transformation
  5. the act of passing from one state or place to the next
Verb
  1. make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)
    • The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets
    • The adagio transitioned into an allegro
  2. cause to convert or undergo a transition
    • the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology

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