translate into

verb

translated into; translating into; translates into
Synonyms of translate intonext
: 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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Paired with an elite offense, that could translate into three or four more wins. Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Both its outlandish and provocative nature could translate into a bit of surprise win for the box office. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The researchers say larger commercial-format cells and broader operating conditions will be needed to determine whether the strategy can translate into practical batteries. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 For the richest of the rich, this translates into staggering and rapid gains and losses in paper wealth, such as an $18 billion one-day drop for Elon Musk and $50 billion week-long plunge for Larry Ellison, according to Forbes. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 Sep. 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 10 Sep. 2026.

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