transition

Everyday

1. A transition is a change from one state, place or stage to another. tree →
2. (verb) To transition is to move or change from one stage to another. tree →
3. In writing, a transition is a word or phrase that links ideas, like «however» or «next». tree →
4. Transition can mean a person changing to live as a different gender. tree →

In the lessons

In school, «transition» often means moving up from primary to secondary school, or moving between lessons. In science, a state change (solid to liquid) is a transition. In English writing, «transition words» join paragraphs. In everyday life, «a smooth transition» means the change went well.

Examples

• The transition from primary to secondary school can feel scary. tree →
• Melting is the transition from solid to liquid. tree →
• Use transition words like «first», «then» and «finally». tree →
• The caterpillar's transition to a butterfly takes weeks. tree →
• Our class made a smooth transition to the new building. tree →
• The sky changed from day to night in a slow transition. tree →
• The team transitioned to a new coach. tree →

Note

Plural: transitions. Adjective: transitional. Said «tran-ZISH-un». The verb use is newer and a bit formal; «change» or «move» is simpler.

In Jewish tradition

In school, «transition» often means moving up from primary to secondary school, or moving between lessons. In science, a state change (solid to liquid) is a transition. In English writing, «transition words» join paragraphs. In everyday life, «a smooth transition» means the change went well.

Note

Plural: transitions. Adjective: transitional. Said «tran-ZISH-un». The verb use is newer and a bit formal; «change» or «move» is simpler.