transitioning
trænˈsɪʃənɪŋ
Definition

Definition of transitioning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
genderUSthe process of changing gender presentation or identityUS
  • They discussed her transitioning with a supportive counselor.
2.
general changethe act or process of changing from one state to another
  • Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging.
changeover conversion shift

Adjective

1.
changein the process of changing from one state to another
  • The transitioning economy is affecting many industries.
altering changing transforming
2.
genderundergoing a change in gender role or identity
  • She is transitioning and prefers different pronouns now.
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Origin of transitioning

Latin, transire (to go across)

Terms with transitioning included in their meaning

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ontoadv.
transition
transitioning to a new topic or phase
youth transition
relating to the period of transitioning from child to adult
consciousness
transitioning into a state of altered consciousness
rising country
economy transitioning to a developed status
economic transition
country transitioning from agriculture to industry
development
countries transitioning from low to high-income status
transition
transitioning into a new state or phase
transition
state of a system before transitioning to stability

Examples of transitioning in a sentence

  • During transitioning, he asked colleagues to use his new name and pronouns.
  • The transitioning to remote work required new security policies.
  • His transitioning into retirement took longer than he expected.
  • The transitioning phase can be challenging for businesses.
  • Transitioning policies require careful planning and execution.
  • The transitioning community seeks more support.

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  1. French:transition, en transition, ...
  2. German:Transition, im Übergang, ...
  3. Italian:transizione di genere, in transizione, ...
  4. Spanish:transición de género, en transición, ...
  5. Portuguese:transição de género, em transição, ...
  6. Chinese:性别转换, 转型中的, ...
  7. Japanese:トランジション, 移行中の, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّحَوُّلُ الجِنْدَرِيّ, انتقالي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּהֲלִיךְ הַתְאָמָה מִגְדָּרִית, מִשְׁתַּנֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:гендерный переход, переходный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гендерний перехід, перехідний, ...
  12. Hindi:लिंग परिवर्तन, परिवर्तनशील, ...
transition
trænˈsɪʃən

Definition of transition - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
change processprocess of changing from one state or condition to another
  • The transition from student to professional can be challenging.
changeover conversion shift
2.
LGBTprocess of changing gender roles or appearance
  • His transition was supported by friends and family.
3.
languageTECH.word or phrase connecting parts of a discourseTECH.
  • Use a transition to link your paragraphs.
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Verb

1.
gradual changeintr.move gradually from one activity to anotherintr.
  • He transitioned from playing to coaching.
change move shift
2.
changeoverintr.change from one state or condition to anotherintr.
  • The company will transition to new management next month.
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Expressions with transition

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change from one state or situation to another
She will make the transition to college next year.
gradual and easy shift
The smooth transition from winter to spring is always refreshing.
change from one thing to another without problems or gaps
The company made a seamless transition to new management.
safe place for those escaping domestic violence
The transition house offered her a new beginning.
helped make a change from one state to another easier
She facilitated the transition to remote work smoothly.
change that leads to improvement
The company is undergoing a positive transition after the new CEO took over.

Origin of transition

Latin, transire (to go across)

Examples of transition in a sentence

  • The company is undergoing a transition to new management.
  • The transition involved many personal changes.
  • Transition can be a challenging journey for many.
  • A transition is needed to improve the essay's flow.
  • Transitions help maintain the coherence of the text.
  • Their transition from defense to offense was seamless.

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  1. French:transition, passer, ...
  2. German:Übergang, wechseln, ...
  3. Italian:transizione, passare, ...
  4. Spanish:transición, transicionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:transição, passar, ...
  6. Chinese:过渡, 使过渡, ...
  7. Japanese:移行, 移行する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتِقال, تَحَوَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲבָר, לַעֲבוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:переход, переходить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перехід, переходити, ...
  12. Hindi:संक्रमण, क्रमशः बदलना, ...

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