translate into
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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As Polis has discovered, firm Democratic control doesn’t translate into a unified vision for the state.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Shipping is a foundational input into nearly every good that Americans consume, meaning higher shipping prices ultimately translate into higher prices at the gas pump and on store shelves.
—Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
What a record low means for the economy Still, record-low sentiment likely won’t translate into a pullback in consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of the US economy.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
That popularity has translated into streaming success, at least according to Prime Video.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Shipping is a foundational input into nearly every good that Americans consume, meaning higher shipping prices ultimately translate into higher prices at the gas pump and on store shelves.
—Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
What a record low means for the economy Still, record-low sentiment likely won’t translate into a pullback in consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of the US economy.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
That popularity has translated into streaming success, at least according to Prime Video.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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