transition meaning and definition

TRANSITION noun

Definition of transition (noun)

1. the act of passing from one state or place to the next
   • synonyms: passage
2. an event that results in a transformation
   • synonyms: changeover, conversion
3. a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
4. a musical passage moving from one key to another
   • synonyms: modulation
5. a passage that connects a topic to one that follows

TRANSITION verb

Definition of transition (verb)

1. cause to convert or undergo a transition
   • "the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology"
2. make or undergo a transition (from one state or system to another)
   • "The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets"; "The adagio transitioned into an allegro"