mid-15c., from Latin transitionem (nominative transitio) "a going across or over," noun of action from past participle stem of transire "go or cross over" (see transient).
the company had to transition the old practices to modern technology
The airline transitioned to more fuel-efficient jets
The adagio transitioned into an allegro
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