transition
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trænˈzɪʃən/
KK: /trænˈzɪʃən/
intransitive verb
Definition
To change from one state or condition to another.
Example
The team will transition from defense to offense during the game.
Tense Forms
Past: transitioned
Past Participle: transitioned
Conversation
I noticed that our team needs to transition better during the game.
Yeah, I saw that too; we often struggle with switching plays.
Exactly! We should practice how to transition smoothly between offense and defense.
That would definitely help us perform better in matches.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shift
change
convert
Antonyms
stagnate
remain
persist
noun
Definition
A change from one state or condition to another, often involving a process or period of adjustment.
Example
The transition from high school to college can be challenging for many students.
Conversation
I was reading about the transition phase in labor, and it sounds intense.
Yeah, I can only imagine how difficult that must be for the mother.
It's fascinating how the body prepares for such a huge change during that transition.
Root Explanation
Transition → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "ire" (meaning to go). The word describes the act of going across from one state or condition to another.
Memory Tip
Think of moving 'across' ('trans-') to a new place or state ('ire') — that's what transition means.
Visually Confused Words
tradition