convert

🇺🇸 /kənˈvɜːrt/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈvɜːt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
verb
B2

to change something from one form or use to another

You can convert your money from dollars to euros at the bank.

B2

to be able to change from one form to another

This machine can convert from AC to DC power.

B2

to change your religion or make someone change religion

She decided to convert to Christianity last year.

R

to change your opinion or habit

I want to convert to a healthier lifestyle.

R

to score extra points in sports like rugby or football

The team needs to convert this try to win the game.

noun
R

a person who has changed their religion or beliefs

He is a recent convert to Buddhism.

translation

v. to change something from one form or use to another; to be able to change from one form to another; to change your religion or make someone change religion; to change your opinion or habit; to score extra points in sports like rugby or football
n. a person who has changed their religion or beliefs

Word Forms

3rd Present converts
Progressive converting
Past converted
Perfect converted
Plural converts