Transition 을 동사로? Transition as Verb?

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transition as a verb

Discussion in 'English Only' started by NickJunior, Jan 2, 2009.

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1. NickJuniorSenior Member

   Amérique du Nord

   Cambodgien

   Happy New Year to All,
   
   I have a question about the word "transition". Can that word be used as a verb? Just the other day, I heard it used in this context: We transition from one activity to the next. I might have heard it incorrectly because I know quite well that any word with the suffix -tion is a noun. However, is it possible to use it as a verb?
   
   Your feedback is appreciated.

    

biblioleptSenior Member

Northern California

AE, Español

I've encountered this use of "transition" many times. I wouldn't call it elegant, but it's used often in technical and business writing as well as in other contexts.

 

DimclSenior Member

British Columbia, Canada

Canadian English

From Dictionary.com:

"verb (used without object) 
to make a transition: He had difficulty transitioning from enlisted man to officer."