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# in transition

phrase (prepositional phrase: be in transition)

«in transition» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism, polite) out of work or between jobs.
2. (literal) changing from one state, stage or place to another.
3. (polite) changing one's gender (in this sense said respectfully, not hidden).

### In the lessons

In job talk people use it to avoid saying «unemployed». In general use it means in a period of change, e.g. a school, company or country. Register: polite, everyday, business; all regions.

### Examples

- I'm in transition at the moment, looking for a new role.
- Dad's in transition — he left the bank and is looking for work.
- The school is in transition to a new building.
- News: The country is in transition after the election.
- Caterpillars in transition become butterflies.
- Chat: «in transition» on LinkedIn = no job right now

### Note

Context decides the meaning: job, change, or gender. In the job sense it can sound like spin, but it is kind. Plain word (job sense): unemployed.