power-driven transition
noun phraseUK /ˈpaʊə ˈdrɪvən trænˈzɪʃən/
US /ˈpaʊər ˈdrɪvən trænˈzɪʃən/
A change that happens because a strong force makes it happen.
The power-driven transition from gas cars to electric cars is happening fast.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A shift in an engine or machine from one power source to another.
The power-driven transition from steam to diesel changed the trains.
3. A change in a country's energy system, like moving to cleaner power.
The power-driven transition to wind and solar energy takes many years.
4. A movement caused by an outside force rather than by choice.
The power-driven transition of the river's path was caused by the flood.