translate into

phrasal verb

translated into; translating into; translates into
: to lead to (something) as a result : result in
Competition often translates into lower costs to the consumer.
Artistic success doesn't always translate into financial success.

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This collaborative approach is crucial for developing sustainable, inclusive communities through strategic urban development, ensuring that ambitious national targets translate into tangible benefits for all citizens. Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Proper technique should translate into a snap that travels eight yards back to Evans with nearly identical speed — arriving in a little more than five-tenths of a second — every time. David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 Kennedy's higher name recognition hasn't translated into greater public support. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Still, more direct links between different interventions and their ability to reduce airborne particle matter – and how that translates into health benefits – are lacking, experts say. Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for translate into 

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