come of age

• Das Alter erreichen, in dem man juristisch als Erwachsener gilt; im übertragenen Sinn: als Idee, Bewegung oder Technologie vollständig ausgereift und allgemein anerkannt sein.

To reach the age when one is legally considered an adult, or metaphorically, for an idea, movement, or technology to become fully developed and widely accepted.

1. Reach legal adulthoodB1formal

   To reach the age when one is legally considered an adult, typically 18 or 21.

   Volljährigkeit erreichen

   • She will come of age next month and can vote.
   • In many countries, you come of age at 18.
   • He celebrated coming of age with a big party.

2. Become fully developedB2formal

   To reach a stage of full development or maturity in a field, idea, or technology.

   Ausgereift sein

   • The internet has come of age as a tool for education.
   • Her artistic style came of age during her travels.
   • The company came of age when it launched its first successful product.