of age

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die das gesetzlich festgelegte Alter der Volljährigkeit erreicht hat, meist 18 oder 21 Jahre, und dadurch die Rechte und Pflichten eines Erwachsenen besitzt.

Describes someone who has reached the legally recognized age of adulthood, typically 18 or 21, and is therefore entitled to adult rights and responsibilities.

1. Reaching legal adulthoodB1formal

   To reach the age at which one is legally considered an adult, typically 18 or 21 years old.

   Volljährigkeit

   • She came of age last week and can now vote.
   • In many countries, you come of age at 18.
   • He inherited the estate when he came of age.

2. Mature or developedB2informal

   To have reached a stage of full development or maturity, not necessarily legal.

   Reife erlangt

   • The technology has come of age in the last decade.
   • His artistic style came of age after years of practice.
   • The company came of age when it expanded internationally.