Meaning of the word "transition period" in English

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transition period

US /trænˈzɪʃ.ən ˈpɪr.i.əd/
UK /trænˈzɪʃ.ən ˈpɪə.ri.əd/

Noun

a period of change from one state or condition to another

Example:
The company is currently in a transition period after the merger.
Students often find the transition period from high school to college challenging.