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 In terms of interest rates, which are a big needle-mover for the housing industry, the Fed is predicting a couple of rate cuts this year, which should translate into lower mortgage rates. Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 May 2024 In addition, The Times produced profiles of the victims of the shooting, which were translated into Chinese in partnership with World Journal, in a multimedia presentation that several additional Times staffers contributed to. Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024 Rizzo and other lung specialists worry these changes will translate into higher prices. Martha Bebinger, NPR, 6 May 2024 If an employer matches a retirement plan contribution, that would translate into an automatic 50% return off the bat. Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 5 May 2024 For some artists, that can translate into anywhere from 20% to 40% of their income from recordings. Dan Rys, Billboard, 2 May 2024 To date, Morris’ novel has sold millions of copies and been translated into dozens of languages. Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2024 The building trades unions support Mr. Biden’s re-election, in one direct way that the laws are likely to translate into campaign muscle. Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 1 May 2024 The series currently streams in over 150 countries and territories and has been translated into 32 languages on Nickelodeon channels and Paramount+ around the globe and through syndication. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024

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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

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