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Definition transition in British English

transition noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/trænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of changing from one situation, form, or state to another

Example

a transition period

Example

The author gives an interesting description of a society in transition.

Example

It's not always a smooth transition from school to university.

Example

The transition between winter and spring lasts only a few weeks.

Example

He's finding it difficult to make the transition to parenthood.

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Definition transition in British English