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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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Since November 2024, payouts have shifted to prioritize engagement from Premium users, not just ads served in replies—meaning mass-viral posts like Blossom’s can translate into substantial earnings if a large portion of viewers are Premium subscribers. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 While there’s been an uptick in foot traffic from customers interested in trying out the higher-end treadmill and bike, this has yet to translate into significant sales, the managers said. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025 Yet as the year draws to a close, those red carpets and golden trophies haven’t translated into greenlights for those working behind the cameras. Caio Delcolli, IndieWire, 26 Nov. 2025 Over about five years, this translated into roughly one to two additional Parkinson’s cases per 1,000 people. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025 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 30 Nov. 2025.

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