as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words
would you mind translating this German article for me?
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
it remains to be seen whether the policy changes will translate into true progress
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Lit Hub Daily, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
During the conversation, PEOPLE asked whether her involvement within the Star Wars universe — which is owned by Disney — has translated to an all-access pass to Disneyland.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Khan's interview was translated from Rohingya.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
The movie earned a paltry $700,000 from 856 screens, translating to $817 per location.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
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Read from Julio Cortázar’s novel A Certain Lucas, translated by Gregory Rabassa.
—Lit Hub Daily, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
During the conversation, PEOPLE asked whether her involvement within the Star Wars universe — which is owned by Disney — has translated to an all-access pass to Disneyland.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Khan's interview was translated from Rohingya.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
The movie earned a paltry $700,000 from 856 screens, translating to $817 per location.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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