How do you stop translating in your head?

Hey! I'm trying to find ways to remember new words without always thinking of the English version. It’s so slow! I've been trying to imagine a scene instead of a definition like someone running away or a specific color. Does that actually help long term or is there a better trick? I really want to just 'know' the word when I see it. Let me know what you guys do to skip the translation step!