translate into
phrasal verb
translated into; translating into; translates into
: to lead to (something) as a result : result in
Competition often translates into lower costs to the consumer.
Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success.
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Allen turned the ball over twice in the last meeting, and a win in the turnover department translated into a victory in the win column for New England.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
In place of crab cakes, Stockton has crafted crispy arancini stuffed with blue crab meat and garlic confit for a gooey burst of flavor, and loaded potatoes are translated into creamy mashed potatoes topped with a sweet bacon jam and tangy sour cream.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
For buyers considering a $600,000 mortgage, these rate shifts could translate into real monthly savings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
That has translated into stronger stock gains as well.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
In place of crab cakes, Stockton has crafted crispy arancini stuffed with blue crab meat and garlic confit for a gooey burst of flavor, and loaded potatoes are translated into creamy mashed potatoes topped with a sweet bacon jam and tangy sour cream.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
For buyers considering a $600,000 mortgage, these rate shifts could translate into real monthly savings.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
That has translated into stronger stock gains as well.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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