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Definition transition in British English

transition verb

verb
/trænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
1

to change from one situation, form, or state to another, or to cause someone or something to do this

Example

We are in the process of transitioning our program, which includes reducing our staff.

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2

when a person who is changing their gender transitions, they have a medical operation to change from being a man to a woman or from a woman to a man

Example

As part of the real life experience, transitioning employees start dressing at all times in clothes appropriate for his or her new gender identity.

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Definition transition in British English