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.

Examples of translate into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Black American culture has always been a powerful engine of innovation, but this has too rarely translated into actual financial rewards for Black people. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024 Stronger consumer optimism can sometimes translate into more spending, which typically boosts the economy. Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024 This often translates into the exhibition form, which by its nature requires a physical presence and therefore is a very powerful tool of interaction and engagement, but very often also into the development of workshops on visual education. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024 In the age of social media, that can often translate into more of the same kinds of sounds, although that is not always the case. Jason Parham, WIRED, 9 Apr. 2024 All the fun and the mischief and the curiosity — that all will translate into the show. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024 Zaillian successfully translates into visual language motifs from the book, like Tom’s fear of water. Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024 The gravitational waves sent out by colliding black holes make a sound—or translate into a sound—something like a bell being rung. Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2024 While this digital energy can be translated into real world power, Milei and his team must be careful not to confuse their popularity with actual muscle. Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024

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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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