come of age

• Alcanzar la edad en la que una persona es legalmente considerada adulta, o, en sentido figurado, para una idea, movimiento o tecnología, llegar a estar plenamente desarrollado y ampliamente reconocido.

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.

   alcanzar la mayoría de edad

   • 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.

   alcanzar la madurez

   • 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.