To translate into
Example: They translate ideas into action
Definition
"To translate into" means to express the meaning of words or ideas from one language into another or to convert concepts or plans into a different form or practical outcome, as in 'They translate ideas into action.'
Etymology
The phrase "to translate into" combines "translate," derived from the Latin word 'translatus,' meaning 'carried across,' with the preposition 'into,' indicating movement towards a different state or form. Did you know? The root 'trans-' means 'across,' and 'latus' means 'brought' or 'carried,' highlighting the idea of carrying meaning from one language or form to another.