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British pronunciation/tɹænslˈe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/tɹænˈsɫeɪt/, /tɹænzˈɫeɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "translate"

to translate
01

to change words into another language

Transitive: to translate a text | to translate a text into a language
to translate definition and meaning
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She can effortlessly translate English texts into Spanish, showcasing her proficiency in both languages.
The students were assigned to translate a short story from French to English for their language class.
02

to convert or transform something from one state, format, or medium into another

Complex Transitive: to translate sth into sth
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The artist was able to translate the emotions of joy and sorrow into a beautiful piece of abstract art.
The novel was successfully translated from print format into an engaging audiobook for a wider audience.
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to impart motion to an object in such a way that every part of the object moves in a straight line, maintaining a consistent orientation

Transitive: to translate an object or its movement
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The engineer carefully calibrated the motors to translate the robotic arm along a precise path.
In spacecraft navigation, thrusters are used to translate the satellite in specific directions without affecting its rotational stability.
04

to elevate or bring someone or something into a specific spiritual or emotional condition

Complex Transitive: to translate sb to a spiritual or emotional state
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The meditation practice aims to translate individuals to a state of inner peace and mindfulness.
The soothing music had the power to translate the listeners to a tranquil and meditative state.
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to convert the genetic information carried by messenger RNA (mRNA) into the corresponding sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis

Complex Transitive: to translate genetic information into amino acids
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Ribosomes translate the instructions encoded in mRNA into the specific sequence of amino acids that form proteins.
The genetic code serves as the dictionary that cells use to translate the information into the language of amino acids.
06

to convey complex or technical information using straightforward and easily understandable language

Complex Transitive: to translate complex concepts into simpler concepts
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The scientist was able to translate the intricate research findings into a public-friendly presentation.
The teacher skillfully translated the complex mathematical concept into a simple analogy that the students could easily grasp.
07

to be capable of being communicated or understood in a different language

Intransitive: to translate | to translate to sth
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The humor in that joke does n't quite translate well into English.
The beauty of poetry often struggles to translate across different languages.
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(geometry) to move a shape or figure from one position to another without rotating, resizing, or otherwise altering its shape

Transitive: to translate a geometrical shape
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To translate the triangle 5 units to the right and 3 units up, you add 5 to the x-coordinates and 3 to the y-coordinates of each vertex.
When you translate a figure on the coordinate plane, its shape and size remain unchanged.

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translate

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mistranslate

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mistranslate

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retranslate

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retranslate

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translatable

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translatable

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