convert
/kənˈvɜrt/
verb
- To change something into a different form, state, or system.
- You can convert the file from PDF to Word format.
- She converted the recipe to use metric measurements.
- The old factory was converted into luxury apartments.
- To change someone's beliefs, religion, or opinion.
- The speech converted many undecided voters to support the candidate.
- He converted to Islam after years of study.
- Missionaries tried to convert the local population to Christianity.
- To score extra points after a touchdown in American football, or to complete a try in rugby.
- The kicker successfully converted the extra point.
- The team converted the try to take the lead.
- He ran the ball into the end zone and then converted the two-point attempt.
noun
- A person who has changed their beliefs, religion, or political party.
- She is a recent convert to Buddhism.
- The party welcomed new converts from the opposition.
- As a convert to veganism, he now avoids all animal products.