Transpose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Transfer a quantity from one side of an equation to the other side reversing its sign, in order to maintain equality.
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 2
Put (a piece of music) into another key.
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 3
Transfer from one place or period to another; "The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 4
Exchange positions without a change in value; "These operators commute with each other".
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Meaning 5
Change key; "Can you transpose this fugue into G major?".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Change the order or arrangement of; "Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 7
Cause to change places; "interchange this screw for one of a smaller size".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..