transitional program

noun

UK /trænˈzɪʃənəl ˈprəʊɡræm/

US /trænˈzɪʃənəl ˈproʊɡræm/

A transitional program is a special plan that helps someone move safely from one place or stage to the next.

The school started a transitional program to help new students get used to their classes.

SYNONYMS

bridge program stepping-stone program interim program preparatory program

RELATED WORDS

transition program support orientation adjustment

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A government or social service plan that helps people move from one system or situation to another, such as from welfare to work.

The city offers a transitional program for families moving out of temporary housing.

3. A temporary educational plan that prepares students for a regular school or job training.

After the assessment, she joined a transitional program to build her reading skills before high school.

4. A short-term business or training arrangement designed to ease a change, such as a merger or new role.

The company set up a transitional program to retrain employees for the new software.