convert

1. Countable

   a person who has adopted a new belief, habit, or way of life

   • a recent convert to Christianity/Buddhism

   • a new convert to vegetarianism/wholemeal bread

   • He is a new convert to classical music.

change

1. B2TransitiveIntransitive

   to change or transform something or someone in form, function, or character

   • They plan to convert the old warehouse into art studios.

   • This software can convert PDF files into Word documents.

   • The company is converting its traditional production line to an automated system.

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2. C2TransitiveIntransitive

   to adopt a new religion, belief, or opinion, or to persuade someone else to do so

   • After studying the evidence, he converted to atheism.

   • The lecturer’s speech converted many people to believing in the severity of climate change.

   • She never liked running but now she has been converted by her friend.

sports

1. Transitive

   to score extra points in sports, such as a conversion, free throw, or penalty shot

   • The team successfully scored a try and converted to win the game.

   • He successfully converted the penalty shot, adding a valuable point to his team’s score.