transition period
nounUK /trænˈzɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/
US /trænˈzɪʃən ˈpɪriəd/
A transition period is the time when something slowly changes from one way to another.
The school gave us a transition period to get used to the new classroom.
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2. A set time allowed for moving from one job, school, or system to another.
New employees get a three-month transition period before their review.
3. A temporary stage between two stable states in nature or science.
During the transition period, the caterpillar becomes a butterfly.
4. A short break or pause between two activities.
There is a transition period between the morning and afternoon classes.