to convert
Third Person
converts
Present Participle
converting
Past Tense
converted
Past Participle
converted
1
to change the form, purpose, character, etc. of something
transitive
- She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work.
- The software allows users to convert files for compatibility.
- They plan to convert the old warehouse into a modern art gallery.
- The company will convert traditional paper records into a digital database for efficiency.
2
to change one's religious beliefs to a different one
- After years of soul-searching, Sarah decided to convert to Buddhism.
- Jack's trip to India had a profound impact on him, leading him to convert to Hinduism.
- Growing up in a secular household, Maria felt a calling to spirituality and ultimately chose to convert to Christianity.
- Ahmed's study of Islamic philosophy and theology inspired him to convert to Islam.
- Following a period of spiritual awakening, Emily made the decision to convert to Judaism.
3
to change one form of money, stocks, or assets into another
transitive
- She decided to convert her US dollars into euros before her trip to Europe.
- The investor converted a portion of their stocks into bonds to diversify their portfolio.
- The investor converted a certain number of shares in one mutual fund into shares of another fund.
- The bank allows customers to convert their reward points into cash or gift cards.
- She needed to convert pounds sterling into Japanese yen to cover her expenses during her business trip to Tokyo.
4
to change the chemical or physical properties of a substance, often through industrial processes
transitive
- The refinery converts crude oil into various petroleum products.
- The foundry converts raw metals into castings by melting them in a furnace and pouring the molten metal into molds.
- The paper mill converts wood pulp into paper products by pulping, bleaching, and forming processes.
- The pharmaceutical company converts chemical compounds into pharmaceutical drugs.
- The chemical plant converts raw materials such as natural gas or minerals into industrial chemicals .
5
to knock down the remaining pins after the first ball of a frame
transitive
- After leaving three pins standing on the first ball, she successfully converted the spare by picking up the remaining pins with her second throw.
- He left a split after his first ball, but he managed to convert it by hitting one pin on the left side to bounce into the other.
- After leaving just the 10 pin standing, he confidently converted the single pin spare by rolling his ball straight at it.
- Facing a 4-6-7-10 split, he attempted to convert it by hitting the 4 pin on the left side to slide into the other pins
- With precise accuracy, she converted the 2-4-5-7 spare by hitting the 2 pin on the left side.
6
to score additional points after a touchdown by kicking the ball or carrying the it into the end zone
transitive
- The offense executed a trick play, surprising the defense and successfully converting the two-point conversion.
- The kicker's powerful leg allowed them to consistently convert extra points from long distances.
- The running back displayed incredible agility and speed, evading defenders to convert the two-point conversion.
- The kicker successfully converted the extra point after the touchdown.
- The kicker's accuracy was crucial in converting the extra point attempts throughout the game.
7
to adopt a new set of principles, ideas, or methods
- After extensive research and reflection, she decided to convert to a plant-based diet.
- The company underwent a major transformation as it converted to a more sustainable business model.
- After attending a thought-provoking seminar, she converted to a minimalist lifestyle.
- The school district converted to a project-based learning approach, abandoning traditional teaching methods.
- The political candidate underwent a personal transformation and converted to a more progressive ideology.