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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In recent elections, this fatigue may well have translated into a preference for candidates who have embraced a more realist approach to foreign affairs. Dan Caldwell, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2024 This translates into a work ethic that’s second to none. Heidi Davidson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 However, so far, at least, that investment, equivalent to around $400,000 per Kalundborg resident, isn’t translating into much tangible progress for locals. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024 All this wealth translated into political power, both locally and nationally. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for translate into 

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