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To change writing or text, typically from one language to another
“Joe Christy undertook to translate the French book into English.”
To reword or rephrase something in simpler terms or in another language
“The only tricky part to the whole thing was how to translate the words while trying to keep the same logical structure and writing style.”
To explain something cryptic or foreign
“Others who know him better must translate his actions for his parents so that they become comprehensible on Claudius and Gertrude's terms.”
To (attempt to) understand something cryptic or foreign
“Mary, I'm finding it hard to translate all of it, but it does seem as though Horus and Sutekh were in an immense battle.”
To transform or convert something into another form
“Rancorous disputes over how to translate ideas into action dominate any social or political movement.”
To move from one condition, form or place to another
“Moves to translate this into reality are now underway, although there may well still be pitfalls to negotiate.”
To conceal information by means of a code or cipher
To clearly comprehend something
(with object) To say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
To present for consideration
To provide surtitles for a performance
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