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translate
[ trans-leyt, tranz-, trans-leyt, tranz- ]
verb (used with object)
- to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own:
to translate Spanish.
- to change the form, condition, nature, etc., of; transform; convert:
to translate wishes into deeds.
- to explain in terms that can be more easily understood; interpret.
- to bear, carry, or move from one place, position, etc., to another; transfer.
- Mechanics. to cause (a body) to move without rotation or angular displacement; subject to translation.
- Computers. to convert (a program, data, code, etc.) from one form to another:
to translate a FORTRAN program into assembly language.
- Telegraphy. to retransmit or forward (a message), as by a relay.
- Ecclesiastical.
- to move (a bishop) from one see to another.
- to move (a see) from one place to another.
- to move (relics) from one place to another.
- to convey or remove to heaven without natural death.
- Mathematics. to perform a translation on (a set, function, etc.).
- to express the value of (a currency) in a foreign currency by applying the exchange rate.
- to exalt in spiritual or emotional ecstasy; enrapture.
verb (used without object)
- to provide or make a translation; act as translator.
- to admit of translation:
The Greek expression does not translate easily into English.
translate
/ trænsˈleɪt; trænz- /
verb
- to express or be capable of being expressed in another language or dialect
he translated Shakespeare into Afrikaans
his books translate well
- intr to act as translator
- tr to express or explain in simple or less technical language
- tr to interpret or infer the significance of (gestures, symbols, etc)
- tr to transform or convert
to translate hope into reality
- tr; usually passive biochem to transform the molecular structure of (messenger RNA) into a polypeptide chain by means of the information stored in the genetic code See also transcribe
- to move or carry from one place or position to another
- tr
- to transfer (a cleric) from one ecclesiastical office to another
- to transfer (a see) from one place to another
- tr RC Church to transfer (the body or the relics of a saint) from one resting place to another
- tr theol to transfer (a person) from one place or plane of existence to another, as from earth to heaven
- maths physics to move (a figure or body) laterally, without rotation, dilation, or angular displacement
- intr (of an aircraft, missile, etc) to fly or move from one position to another
- archaic.tr to bring to a state of spiritual or emotional ecstasy
Derived Forms
- ٰԲˈٲ, adjective
- ˌٰԲٲˈٲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ٰԲ·a· adjective
- ٰԲ·a·i·ٲ ٰԲ·a··ness noun
- -ٰԲl· adjective
- inter·ٰԲ·a· adjective
- tԲ·ٱ verb (used with object) pretranslated pretranslating
- tԲ·ٱ verb (used with object) retranslated retranslating
- unٰԲ·a·i·ٲ noun
- unٰԲ·a· adjective
- ܲtԲ·Ļ adjective
- ɱ-ٰԲ·Ļ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of translate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of translate1
Example Sentences
Pico Iyer — whose written 15 books translated into 23 languages — accepted the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, which honors a writer with a substantial connection to the American West.
"The evidence of other European cities suggests this model will translate overnight stays into major investment, so that we can convert that into world-leading and world-beating events."
More power is coming from renewable sources than ever before, so why isn't this translating into cheaper electricity bills?
“This translates into less work across the region’s supply chains, affecting port operators, haulers, wholesalers and other workers,” the report said.
It can be tempting to prioritize our joy, and for many people, that joy translates to indulging in the “Harry Potter” fandom.
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