transform
gb/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/ us/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/
B1
English
~ 2900
átalakít, gyökeresen megváltoztat, transzformál, átalakul
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to transform [something] into [something else]
The new CEO transformed the company into a market leader.
Az új vezérigazgató a céget piacvezetővé alakította át.
Exercise has transformed her health and energy levels.
A rendszeres mozgás teljesen megváltoztatta az egészségi állapotát és az energiaszintjét.
The old factory was transformed into a museum.
Digital technology has transformed how we communicate.
The artist transformed scrap metal into a beautiful sculpture.
Learner examples
The rain transformed the dry land into green fields.
Az eső a száraz földet zöld mezőkké alakította át.
She transformed her room with new paint.
Új festékkel alakította át a szobáját.
The teacher transformed the lesson into a fun game.
The city transformed the park with new flowers.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'transform' with 'transfer'; 'transform' means to change form or nature, not to move something from one place to another.
Meaning
Change form or appearance completely
Collocations
transform into
|transform completely
|transform dramatically
|transform society
|transform business
Synonyms
convert (Often used for changing something into a different state or form, sometimes less dramatic than 'transform'.)
|
revolutionize (Implies a very radical and groundbreaking transformation.)
Antonyms
preserve (Means to keep something in its original state rather than changing it.)
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maintain (Emphasizes keeping things the same rather than altering them.)
Themes
change
|appearance
|development
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something look or be very different.
To change something in a thorough or dramatic way, especially its form, appearance, or character.
VERB
B2
TECHNICAL
2
transzformál
C1
átalakít
B1
Usage pattern:
to transform [data/coordinates] into [new form]
The program transforms the image data into a compressed format.
A program a képadatokat tömörített formátumba alakítja át.
This formula transforms Cartesian coordinates into polar coordinates.
Ez a képlet a Descartes-féle koordinátákat polárkoordinátákká transzformálja.
Fourier transforms are used in signal processing.
Learner examples
The computer transforms the text into code.
A számítógép a szöveget kóddá alakítja át.
We can transform the shape by turning it.
Az alakzatot elforgatással transzformálhatjuk.
The tool transforms numbers into a graph.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the everyday meaning of 'transform' and not realize it follows strict mathematical rules.
Meaning
Convert data or coordinates
Collocations
transform coordinates
|transform data
|transform function
Synonyms
convert (General term for changing from one form to another, also used in technical contexts.)
|
map (In mathematics, refers specifically to relating one set of values to another.)
Antonyms
retain (Means to keep in the same form without alteration.)
Themes
science
|mathematics
|technology
Definition
To change numbers, shapes, or data into another form using special rules.
In mathematics, physics, or computing, to change data, coordinates, or functions into another form according to specific rules.
VERB
B1
3
átalakul
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] transforms into [new state]
Over the years, he has transformed into a confident public speaker.
Az évek során teljesen átalakult, és magabiztos szónokká vált.
The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
A hernyó pillangóvá alakul át.
Her style transformed after she moved to the city.
Learner examples
The shy boy transformed into a strong leader.
A félénk fiú erős vezetővé vált.
The small town transformed into a big city.
A kisváros nagyvárossá alakult át.
The ice transforms into water when it gets warm.
Meaning
Undergo a major change oneself
Collocations
transform oneself
|transform completely
|transform over time
Synonyms
evolve (Suggests gradual development rather than sudden change.)
Antonyms
remain the same (Means not undergoing any significant change.)
Themes
personal development
|change
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To become very different in how you look or are.
To undergo a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.
Grammar
Dictionary form
transform
IPA
GB/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/
US/tɹˈænsfɔɹm/
Syllables & stress
trans - form (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (trans)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: transform
- 3rd Person Singular: transforms
- Present Participle: transforming
- Past: transformed
Word family
Forms
transforms
verb
transforming
verb
transformed
verb
Core family
transformation
noun B2
transformative
adjective
Related words
transformer
noun B2
transformable
adjective
Expressions
transform into
1/tɹˈænsfɔɹm ˈɪntu/
fixed phrase
Change completely into something else
To become or make something become something else completely.
Examples
- The old mill was transformed into a luxury hotel.
- The story transforms into a thrilling adventure halfway through.
transform one's life
1/tɹænsfˈɔɹm wˈʌnz lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
Make big positive life changes
To make your life much better or very different by changing what you do or how you live.
Examples
- Traveling abroad transformed her life in many ways.
- That book transformed my life and career.