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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That comes with broad powers to oversee and regulate the program, which could also translate into oversight of schools receiving vouchers. Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 What that translates into is a collection of classic pieces such as a Western overshirt, gabardine shirts, cashmere polos, jersey T-shirts, fleece sweatshirts, baggy pants, classic caps, silk bandanas and moccasin loafers. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 But does all that translate into how decisions get made at the highest level of county government? Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025 The book series is translated into 40 languages and distributed in over 170 territories. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.

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