Translate
verb
To change words from one language into another language.
She translated the report from English into French.
Often appears as...
- translate a book
- translate a phrase
verb
To explain the meaning in a way that's easy to understand.
Can you translate the instructions for me? I don't understand the technical jargon.
Often appears as...
- translate jargon
- translate instructions
verb
To convert into a different form or medium.
This software translates data into a format that's easier to understand.
Often appears as...
- translate data
- translate format
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To express in another medium or form.
It's often difficult to translate poetry into another language without losing some of the original meaning.
Often appears as...
- translate poetry
- translate feelings
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To move from one place or condition to another.
His success in academia didn't translate into success in the business world.
Often appears as...
- translate into success
- translate into action
verb
To change words from one language into another language.
She translated the report from English into French.
Often appears as...
- translate a book
- translate a phrase
verb
To explain the meaning in a way that's easy to understand.
Can you translate the instructions for me? I don't understand the technical jargon.
Often appears as...
- translate jargon
- translate instructions
verb
To convert into a different form or medium.
This software translates data into a format that's easier to understand.
Often appears as...
- translate data
- translate format
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To express in another medium or form.
It's often difficult to translate poetry into another language without losing some of the original meaning.
Often appears as...
- translate poetry
- translate feelings
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To move from one place or condition to another.
His success in academia didn't translate into success in the business world.
Often appears as...
- translate into success
- translate into action
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Nuance
Be aware that some phrases may not have a direct translation due to unique cultural references.
Idioms like 'kick the bucket' often can't be translated word for word.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Meaning
Understand that translating too literally can sometimes make the sentence sound unnatural.
Translating 'she let the cat out of the bag' word for word can confuse non-English speakers.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Nuance
Be aware that some phrases may not have a direct translation due to unique cultural references.
Idioms like 'kick the bucket' often can't be translated word for word.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Meaning
Understand that translating too literally can sometimes make the sentence sound unnatural.
Translating 'she let the cat out of the bag' word for word can confuse non-English speakers.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Nuance
Be aware that some phrases may not have a direct translation due to unique cultural references.
Idioms like 'kick the bucket' often can't be translated word for word.
Pro Tip 2/2Literal Meaning
Understand that translating too literally can sometimes make the sentence sound unnatural.
Translating 'she let the cat out of the bag' word for word can confuse non-English speakers.
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One of the most...
As simple as it seems, it's often impossible to accurately translate "you" without knowing a lot more about the situation where it's being said. To start with, how familiar are you with the person you're talking to? Many cultures have different levels of formality. A close friend, someone much older or much younger,
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How to create a great...
brand names don't don't describe they stand for a big idea ones that translates into emotional appeal nike is about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the
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Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
translate from a sketch to the actual prototype. Instead of using fancy paper, start with the cheap stuff and allow yourself to make mistakes and adjustments. This prototype lets you see how your preliminary sketches will come to life. You will want to first draw all individual parts on a single sheet,
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Exploring the Bay of...
I found through my work, wherever I go there is always a guide, it might not an official guide but it’s always a guide that can translate and introduce, and allow you to feel the landscape so, so your job here is really important. It is. In my family there's four generations who have all guided,
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If superpowers were...
After all, immortality doesn't automatically translate to invincibility, it just means you cannot die. But it doesn't guarantee what condition you'll be alive in. Look at your body and count how many scars you have. If you have made this many permanent scars within your life,
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What is epigenetics? -...
which is translated into proteins by structures called ribosomes. And proteins are much of what determines a cell's characteristics and function. Epigenetic changes can boost or interfere with the transcription of specific genes.
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How interpreters juggle...
Finally, interpreters work in pairs. While one colleague is busy translating incoming speeches in real time, the other gives support by locating documents, looking up words, and tracking down pertinent information.
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A brief history of...
video, or executable programs can be translated into a string of numbers. But this means that protected information, whether copyrights, proprietary materials, or state secrets can also be represented as numbers,
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
So why can't the energy of anger be translated and harnessed to create a better and beautiful world, a more just and equitable world? Anger is within each one of you,
Video examples
Elephants Freed From...
people do have an innate respect for them but at the same time it that that respect doesn't necessarily translate
Video examples
One of the most...
As simple as it seems, it's often impossible to accurately translate "you" without knowing a lot more about the situation where it's being said. To start with, how familiar are you with the person you're talking to? Many cultures have different levels of formality. A close friend, someone much older or much younger,
Video examples
How to create a great...
brand names don't don't describe they stand for a big idea ones that translates into emotional appeal nike is about winning gopros about heroism apple is about simplicity and usability and google comes from the math term that's a one with a hundred zeros after it so that really big number helps support the
Video examples
Making a TED-Ed Lesson:...
translate from a sketch to the actual prototype. Instead of using fancy paper, start with the cheap stuff and allow yourself to make mistakes and adjustments. This prototype lets you see how your preliminary sketches will come to life. You will want to first draw all individual parts on a single sheet,
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
I found through my work, wherever I go there is always a guide, it might not an official guide but it’s always a guide that can translate and introduce, and allow you to feel the landscape so, so your job here is really important. It is. In my family there's four generations who have all guided,
Video examples
If superpowers were...
After all, immortality doesn't automatically translate to invincibility, it just means you cannot die. But it doesn't guarantee what condition you'll be alive in. Look at your body and count how many scars you have. If you have made this many permanent scars within your life,
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
which is translated into proteins by structures called ribosomes. And proteins are much of what determines a cell's characteristics and function. Epigenetic changes can boost or interfere with the transcription of specific genes.
Video examples
How interpreters juggle...
Finally, interpreters work in pairs. While one colleague is busy translating incoming speeches in real time, the other gives support by locating documents, looking up words, and tracking down pertinent information.
Video examples
A brief history of...
video, or executable programs can be translated into a string of numbers. But this means that protected information, whether copyrights, proprietary materials, or state secrets can also be represented as numbers,
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
So why can't the energy of anger be translated and harnessed to create a better and beautiful world, a more just and equitable world? Anger is within each one of you,
Video examples
Elephants Freed From...
people do have an innate respect for them but at the same time it that that respect doesn't necessarily translate
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Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
When I was detoxing from social media, I realized that I was thinking in status updates. It seemed I had trained my brain to translate everything I experienced throughout the day into 140 characters or less.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
I think that there is a sort of spiritual power that is translating into our bodies as we perform. Performers give, and giving is so important. It can heal. That is my experience, anyway.
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Kevin Systrom
American Businessman
I'm always in awe of people who are artists in their fields - people who understand that simply by taking ideas and translating them into reality, they've created value in the world.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
If it is surely the means to the highest end we know, can any work be humble or disgusting? Will it not rather be elevating as a ladder, the means by which we are translated?
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Patti Smith
American Musician
Ornette Coleman is a real musician. He takes all of the things he's thinking about in the world - which is a whole universe upon universe - and translates this into music.
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Erwin McManus
American Author
We want to help everyone find meaning in their life and help translate the story that each person actually matters in the world.
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Emmet Fox
American Author
As thy days, so shall thy strength be which, in modern language, may be translated as thy thoughts so shall thy life be.
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CM Punk
American Athlete
The do-it-yourself lifestyle is something that I've translated into wrestling.
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Kathleen Troia McFarland
American Businesswoman
In the real world, words don't automatically translate into deeds.
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Juan Williams
American Journalist
Cable would not translate into the public radio universe.
Quote examples
Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
When I was detoxing from social media, I realized that I was thinking in status updates. It seemed I had trained my brain to translate everything I experienced throughout the day into 140 characters or less.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
I think that there is a sort of spiritual power that is translating into our bodies as we perform. Performers give, and giving is so important. It can heal. That is my experience, anyway.
Quote examples
Kevin Systrom
American Businessman
I'm always in awe of people who are artists in their fields - people who understand that simply by taking ideas and translating them into reality, they've created value in the world.
Quote examples
Henry David Thoreau
American Author
If it is surely the means to the highest end we know, can any work be humble or disgusting? Will it not rather be elevating as a ladder, the means by which we are translated?
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
Ornette Coleman is a real musician. He takes all of the things he's thinking about in the world - which is a whole universe upon universe - and translates this into music.
Quote examples
Erwin McManus
American Author
We want to help everyone find meaning in their life and help translate the story that each person actually matters in the world.
Quote examples
Emmet Fox
American Author
As thy days, so shall thy strength be which, in modern language, may be translated as thy thoughts so shall thy life be.
Quote examples
CM Punk
American Athlete
The do-it-yourself lifestyle is something that I've translated into wrestling.
Quote examples
Kathleen Troia McFarland
American Businesswoman
In the real world, words don't automatically translate into deeds.
Quote examples
Juan Williams
American Journalist
Cable would not translate into the public radio universe.
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