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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
Thursday will test is the extent to which that translates into real votes in real elections.
But access alone cannot translate the depth of a spirit that wants to exist on her own terms.
CNBC’s poll also has more bad news for the Democratic Party: Trump’s weakness on the economy has not translated into political dividends for the Democrats.
"Businesses thrive on certainty, so it's unsurprising that an unpredictable global market is translating into lower levels of business investment over the short term," said Anna Anthony, EY UK & Ireland regional managing partner.
He further wrote in Spanish, as translated by Salon: "we collaborate, we cooperate, but we will never subordinate ourselves."
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