1tran·si·tion 
/trænˈzɪʃən/ noun
plural tran·si·tions /trænˈzɪʃən/ noun : a change from one state or condition to another [count] ▪ We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. ▪ the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood ▪ The country made/underwent a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. [noncount] ▪ The industry is undergoing transition. [=is changing in some important way] ▪ The company is in transition [=is changing] as it adapts to the new management team.
— tran·si·tion·al /trænˈzɪʃənəl/ adjective
▪ a transitional government ▪ a transitional phase/period/stage
/trænˈzɪʃənəl/ adjective ▪ a transitional government ▪ a transitional phase/period/stage
