Definitions

1. noun

The process or state of changing from one system, condition, or place to another.

“The company is going through a transition period after the merger.”

2. verb

To change from one system, condition, or place to another.

“The team will transition to a new project lead by the end of the week.”

3. noun

A passage or section of a musical composition, especially one in which the mood or character changes.

“The transition between the first and second movements was particularly striking.”

4. noun

A change or movement from one state, place, or system to another, especially in a gradual or continuous way.

“The city’s transition from a rural to an urban area has been rapid.”

5. noun

The act of moving a program or a user from one state to another, especially in computing.

“The system administrator was responsible for managing the transition between the old and new software versions.”