transition

/tɹænsˈɪʃən/

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

Transition

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

synonyms : passage

an event that results in a transformation

synonyms : changeover

a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

a passage that connects a topic to one that follows

a musical passage moving from one key to another

synonyms : modulation

to transition

MAIN VERB

make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)

to make something change from a particular state, condition or position to another

Examples

1. As the baby grew older, we transitioned from liquid formula to a powdered formula.

2. As an infant grows, they gradually transition from a milk-only diet to solid foods.

3. We just transitioned our daughter out of diapers, and she's having a very hard time holding her water so far.

4. After years of using typewriters, the company decided to ring out the old and transition to computerized systems.