translate into
phrasal verb
translated into; translating into; translates into
: to lead to (something) as a result : result in
Competition often translates into lower costs to the consumer.
Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success.
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The Bills double-dipped at defensive tackle to select Walker, hoping his high-ceiling potential could translate into their long-term starter at one-technique.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Since hair follicles contain stem cells that support skin healing, fewer hair follicles could translate into fewer stem cells and a slower mending of scrapes and scratches in humans.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Are your followers translating into customers, partners, talent, or believers?
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
But enthusiasm for the project may not have translated into contributions.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Since hair follicles contain stem cells that support skin healing, fewer hair follicles could translate into fewer stem cells and a slower mending of scrapes and scratches in humans.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Are your followers translating into customers, partners, talent, or believers?
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
But enthusiasm for the project may not have translated into contributions.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Translate into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/translate%20into. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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