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trans·late       [trans-leyt, tranz-, trans-leyt, tranz-] Pronunciation Key verb, -lat·ed, -lat·ing.
–verb (used with object)
1.to turn from one language into another or from a foreign language into one's own: to translate Spanish.
2.to change the form, condition, nature, etc., of; transform; convert: to translate wishes into deeds.
3.to explain in terms that can be more easily understood; interpret.
4.to bear, carry, or move from one place, position, etc., to another; transfer.
5.Mechanics. to cause (a body) to move without rotation or angular displacement; subject to translation.
6.Computers. to convert (a program, data, code, etc.) from one form to another: to translate a FORTRAN program into assembly language.
7.Telegraphy. to retransmit or forward (a message), as by a relay.
8.Ecclesiastical.
a.to move (a bishop) from one see to another.
b.to move (a see) from one place to another.
c.to move (relics) from one place to another.
9.to convey or remove to heaven without natural death.
10.Mathematics. to perform a translation on (a set, function, etc.).
11.to express the value of (a currency) in a foreign currency by applying the exchange rate.
12.to exalt in spiritual or emotional ecstasy; enrapture.
–verb (used without object)
13.to provide or make a translation; act as translator.
14.to admit of translation: The Greek expression does not translate easily into English.
[Origin: 1250–1300; ME translaten < L trānslātus (ptp. of trānsferre to transfer), equiv. to trāns- trans- + -lātus (suppletive ptp. of ferre to bear1), earlier *tlātus, equiv. to *tlā- bear (akin to thole2) + -tus ptp. suffix]

—Related forms
trans·lat·a·ble, adjective
trans·lat·a·bil·i·ty, trans·lat·a·ble·ness, noun
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trans·late       (trāns'lāt', trānz'-, trāns-lāt', trānz-)  Pronunciation Key 
v.   trans·lat·ed, trans·lat·ing, trans·lates

v.   tr.
  1. To render in another language.
    1. To put into simpler terms; explain or interpret.
    2. To express in different words; paraphrase.
    3. To change from one form, function, or state to another; convert or transform: translate ideas into reality.
    4. To express in another medium.
    5. Ecclesiastical To transfer (a bishop) to another see.
    6. To convey to heaven without death.
    1. To change from one form, function, or state to another; convert or transform: translate ideas into reality.
    2. To express in another medium.
    3. Ecclesiastical To transfer (a bishop) to another see.
    4. To convey to heaven without death.
  4. To transfer from one place or condition to another.
  5. To forward or retransmit (a telegraphic message).
    1. Ecclesiastical To transfer (a bishop) to another see.
    2. To convey to heaven without death.
  7. Physics To subject (a body) to translation.
  8. Biology To subject (messenger RNA) to translation.
  9. Archaic To enrapture.

v.   intr.
    1. To make a translation.
    2. To work as a translator.
  2. To admit of translation.
  3. To be changed or transformed in effect. Often used with into or to: "Today's low inflation and steady growth in household income translate into more purchasing power" (Thomas G. Exter).


[Middle English translaten, from Old French translater, from Latin trānslātus, past participle of trānsferre, to transfer : trāns-, trans- + lātus, brought; see telə- in Indo-European roots.]

trans·lat'a·bil'i·ty n., trans·lat'a·ble adj.
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