convert - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

to convert

Third Person

converts

Present Participle

converting

Past Tense

converted

Past Participle

converted

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.

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.

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.

Synonyms:

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 .

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.

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.

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.