to undergo a transition

Examples

• All

• Since many experienced classroom teachers are being asked to undergo a transition from a traditional orientation to an orientation favoring whole language.

  Academic text (1991)

• I've undergone a transition from a completely asleep sheeple to a wide awake patriot.

  Blog text (1)

• If we have an atom, it undergoes a transition from excited state B to excited state A.

• The world is undergoing a transition from nuclear to conventional deterrence at the central (global) level.

  Academic text (1991)

• Almost all countries in Eastern Europe and many countries in other regions of the world are undergoing a transition from an authoritarian to a liberal democratic polity.

  Academic text (1999)

• In the countryside or on the frontier, they underwent a transition from peasants to immigrant wage-earners.

  Academic text (1991)

• I've undergone a transition from a completely asleep sheeple to a wide awake patriot.

  Blog text (1)

• The sample for this study included all primary (K-2) teachers (n=15) in two suburban public elementary schools that have recently undergone a transition from a traditional basal reading program to a program with a whole language orientation.

  Academic text (1991)

• The city is undergoing a transition to more sustainable energy sources to reduce pollution.

• After many years of research, the organization is undergoing a transition to a new management structure.

Synonyms

B

to become

vsto undergo a transition

∞ 1.0

Start to change into a different state or role

requires the change to be significant or major, not any small change

S

to switch

vsto undergo a transition

756 2.0

To change one thing or person for another

focuses on a significant, major change in condition rather than a quick swap

S

to step

vsto undergo a transition

708 1.8

To move into a new role or situation

refers to a significant change in condition or status, not just a single move

S

to start a new life

vsto undergo a transition

25 3.5

To begin living in a very different place or way after a big change

means a major change in condition or status but not necessarily lifewide

C

to change over

vsto undergo a transition

12 3.9

To switch from one system, method, or activity to another

is about a major change in personal condition or status

M

to metamorphose

vsto undergo a transition

5 8.2

Change completely in form or appearance

involves a major shift but not always complete dramatic transformation

C

to cross the threshold

vsto undergo a transition

3 6.2

To begin a new stage in life or work

describes a major change in condition rather than just entering a stage

Antonyms

U

unchanged

62 1.0

Still the same as before

How Significant

to revolutionize

55 6.6

to undergo a transition

1 4.8

to change

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology