transition
Translation
transition, change, passage
Examples
The transition from school to work can be difficult.
The transition from school to work can be difficult.
The country is in a period of transition.
The country is in a period of transition.
We need to ensure a smooth transition of power.
We need to ensure a smooth transition of power.
Grammar Patterns
transition from sth. to sth. a change from one state to another The transition from student to employee is challenging.
Similar Words
Synonyms: change, shift, conversion, passage
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) and 'ire' (to go), plus the noun-forming suffix '-ion'. The process of going across.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'transition' phase when a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. It's a process of 'going across' from one state to another.