transitional
in a process of change
Happening or used for a short time while things are changing from one way to another way.
transitional [noun]
- The country is in a transitional period following the recent elections.
- We moved into transitional housing while our new apartment was being renovated.
- An interim committee was formed to manage the company during this transitional phase.
- The new policy is meant to support workers during the transitional stage between jobs.
- The city introduced a transitional plan to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
- Our school is in a transitional year with a new head teacher.
- This is just a transitional job until I find something full-time.
- The nation is going through a difficult transitional period.
mixing classic and modern design
Describing a home or furniture style that is not very old-fashioned and not very modern, but a calm mix of both.
transitional [style/furniture/interior]
- They chose a transitional style for their living room, mixing clean lines with soft, classic shapes.
- The designer suggested transitional furniture to bridge the old architecture with the new extension.
- Her kitchen has a transitional look, with shaker cabinets and sleek stainless-steel appliances.
- The hotel’s lobby features a transitional interior that appeals to both younger and older guests.
- Transitional décor often uses neutral colors and simple patterns to keep the space calm and timeless.
- We want a transitional living room, not too modern and not too old.
- This sofa is perfect for a transitional home style.
- The restaurant has a warm, transitional design.
linking ideas in writing or speech
Describing words or parts of a text that help the reader move from one idea to the next.
transitional [word/phrase/sentence/paragraph]
- Use a transitional phrase, such as "in contrast," to show the difference between the two ideas.
- The paragraph feels choppy because it lacks a clear transitional sentence.
- Teachers often ask students to add more transitional words like "however" and "therefore" to improve their essays.
- A strong transitional paragraph can guide the reader from the introduction to the main body of the paper.
- She added a short transitional line to connect the theory section with the case study.
- You need a transitional word between these two sentences.
- Please add a transitional sentence so your ideas are easier to follow.
- Transitional phrases help the reader understand your text.
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transitional arrangements
1temporary rules during change
Temporary plans or agreements that are used while a new system is being introduced.
- The company introduced transitional arrangements for staff during the restructuring.
- Transitional arrangements will apply until the new law comes into force.
transitional care
1care when changing treatment settings
Health services that help patients when they move from one kind of care to another, for example from hospital to home.
- Good transitional care reduces the chance that patients will return to hospital.
- The clinic offers transitional care for older patients after surgery.
transitional design
1design mixing modern and traditional
A design that is not fully modern and not fully traditional, but a calm mix of both styles.
- The hotel lobby features transitional design with neutral colors and simple furniture.
- Transitional design often uses clean shapes with softer, classic touches.
transitional décor
1home decor mixing old and new
Decoration in a home that uses both traditional and modern things in a simple, balanced way.
- She prefers transitional décor with neutral walls and a few classic pieces.
- Transitional décor can make an older house feel updated without losing its character.
transitional economy
1economy moving to market system
A country's economy that is changing from one type, usually state-controlled, to a market economy.
- Many Eastern European countries were described as transitional economies in the 1990s.
- A transitional economy often faces high inflation and unemployment.
transitional fossil
1fossil linking evolutionary groups
A fossil that shows a mix of features from an older group of animals and a newer group, showing how one changed into the other over time.
- Archaeopteryx is often cited as a famous transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds.
- Transitional fossils provide strong evidence for evolutionary change.
transitional government
1temporary government during change
A temporary government that controls a country while it is moving from one political system or leader to another.
- A transitional government was formed after the military handed back power.
- Elections are planned once the transitional government finishes its work.
transitional housing
1temporary housing before permanent home
Short-term homes for people who do not have a place to live, until they can move into a permanent home.
- The city opened new transitional housing for families leaving the shelter.
- He stayed in transitional housing after he lost his job and apartment.
transitional justice
1justice during political transition
Ways a country deals with crimes and human rights abuses when it moves from war or dictatorship to peace or democracy.
- The new government set up a commission for transitional justice.
- Transitional justice aims to help societies face past abuses and move forward.
transitional kindergarten
1bridge year before kindergarten
A special class for children who are not quite ready for normal kindergarten, usually between preschool and kindergarten.
- Their son is enrolled in transitional kindergarten because his birthday is late in the year.
- The district expanded transitional kindergarten to support early learners.
transitional object
1comfort object for young child
A special toy or blanket that helps a small child feel safe when they are away from their parent.
- The toddler will only sleep with her transitional object, a worn-out teddy bear.
- Psychologists sometimes talk about a blanket or toy as a transitional object.
transitional paragraph
1paragraph that bridges sections
A paragraph that does not give many new details, but connects one main part of a text to the next part.
- The writer uses a short transitional paragraph to move from theory to practice.
- Your report needs a transitional paragraph between the introduction and the case study.
transitional period
1time when things are changing
A period of time when a person, group, or system is moving from one way of being to another.
- The first year at university is often a difficult transitional period.
- After the merger, the company went through a long transitional period.
transitional phase
1temporary stage of change
A short stage in a process where something is moving from one condition to another.
- Teenage years are often seen as a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood.
- The project is in a transitional phase as we switch to the new system.
transitional phase of life
1life stage of major change
A time in someone’s life when many things are changing, like moving from school to work or from work to retirement.
- Your twenties can feel like a long transitional phase of life.
- Retirement is often a transitional phase of life that takes planning and adjustment.
transitional phrase
1phrase that links ideas
A group of words, like "for example" or "in contrast", that helps move from one idea to another in writing or speech.
- Use a transitional phrase, such as "on the other hand," to introduce the next point.
- The essay lacks clear transitional phrases between paragraphs.
transitional sentence
1sentence connecting sections of text
A sentence that helps the reader move from one paragraph or idea to the next in a text.
- Add a transitional sentence at the end of this paragraph to lead into the next topic.
- Without a transitional sentence, the change in subject feels too sudden.
transitional stage
1in-between stage in development
A time in a process or in life that is between two more stable stages.
- Our relationship is in a transitional stage right now.
- The industry is in a transitional stage as it moves to digital services.
transitional style
1interior style mixing old and new
A way of decorating a home that mixes classic and modern designs.
- Their home has a transitional style with simple lines and classic details.
- Transitional style is popular with buyers because it feels both fresh and familiar.
transitional year
1year of change between stages
A year in which a person, organization, or system is moving from one stage or program to another.
- This is a transitional year for the team as younger players gain experience.
- The school is using this as a transitional year before the new curriculum starts.