Meaning & Definition of word "Convert"

Convert

/kənˈvɜːrt/

1. a person who has changed their beliefs or religion.
- Example: He is a recent convert to Buddhism.
2. a person or thing that converts, especially in a process of conversion.
- Example: The solar panels are designed as a convert for sunlight into electricity.

1. to change (something) into a different form, substance, state, or product.
- Example: The engineer will convert the old factory into a modern office space.
2. to change one's beliefs or religion.
- Example: She decided to convert to a different faith after studying its teachings.
3. to change the size or format of something, especially to make it appropriate for a different purpose.
- Example: I need to convert this document from PDF to Word format.

Late Middle English: from Latin convertere, from con- 'together' + vertere 'to turn'.

convert to:

To change one belief, opinion, or system into another.

convert a file:

To change a digital file from one format to another.

convert currency:

To exchange one type of currency for another.

conversion:

The process of converting something.

converter:

A device or software that converts something.

convertible:

Able to be converted; having the ability to change.

Meaning: To convert someone to a new belief or way of thinking.

Example Sentence: He's trying to convert me to his way of life.

Meaning: To switch allegiances or teams.

Example Sentence: After the trade, he's now converting to the rival team.