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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Atlanta was among six high-growth metro areas where new housing did not necessarily translate into more affordable housing for low-income renters, according to a new study from the Center on Poverty and Inequality at Georgetown Law. Matt Reynolds, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026 For Turtleson, that translates into a 100 percent merino wool sweater program that ranges from basics to more-fashion styles, along with 100 percent cashmere sweaters. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026 So while Warsh may prove an ideological ally of the administration, how that translates into action will be a key question. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026 Corruption has ensured that whatever growth occurred rarely translated into broad prosperity. Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for translate into

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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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