Dictionary definition · convert
noun
- a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
verb
- change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy"We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"
- change the nature, purpose, or function of something"convert lead into gold"
- change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief"She converted to Buddhism"
- exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category"Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"
- cause to adopt a new or different faith"The missionaries converted the Indian population"
- score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone"Smith converted and his team won"
- make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something"He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product"
- exchange a penalty for a less severe one
- change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change"The substance converts to an acid"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).