Convert

/kənˈvɜːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who has changed their beliefs or religion.

He is a recent convert to Buddhism.

a person or thing that converts, especially in a process of conversion.

The solar panels are designed as a convert for sunlight into electricity.

verb

to change (something) into a different form, substance, state, or product.

The engineer will convert the old factory into a modern office space.

to change one's beliefs or religion.

She decided to convert to a different faith after studying its teachings.

to change the size or format of something, especially to make it appropriate for a different purpose.

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.

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

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

To switch allegiances or teams.

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