CONVERT

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does convert mean? 

• CONVERT (noun)
  The noun CONVERT has 1 sense:

1. a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

  Familiarity information: CONVERT used as a noun is very rare.

• CONVERT (verb)
  The verb CONVERT has 11 senses:

1. change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

2. change the nature, purpose, or function of something

3. change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

4. exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

5. cause to adopt a new or different faith

6. score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

7. complete successfully

8. score (a spare)

9. make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

10. exchange a penalty for a less severe one

11. change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change

  Familiarity information: CONVERT used as a verb is familiar.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CONVERT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("convert" is a kind of...):

individual; mortal; person; somebody; someone; soul (a human being)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "convert"):

proselyte (a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism)

Converso ((medieval Spain and Portugal) a Jew or Moor who professed to convert to Christianity in order to avoid persecution or expulsion)

Derivation:

convert (change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief)

convert (cause to adopt a new or different faith)

• CONVERT (verb)

Conjugation:

Sense 1

Meaning:

Change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

change over; convert

Context example:

We converted from 220 to 110 Volt

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "convert"):

transduce (cause transduction (of energy forms))

metricate; metricise; metricize; metrify (convert from a non-metric to the metric system)

decimalise; decimalize (change to the decimal system)

float (convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Derivation:

conversion (an event that results in a transformation)

converter (a device for changing one substance or form or state into another)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Change the nature, purpose, or function of something

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Context example:

convert slaves to laborers

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Verb group:

convert (change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "convert"):

tan (treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather)

transcribe (convert the genetic information in (a strand of DNA) into a strand of RNA, especially messenger RNA)

dress (convert into leather)

compost (convert to compost)

transition (cause to convert or undergo a transition)

scrap (make into scrap or refuse)

keratinise; keratinize (convert into keratin)

diazotize (convert (an amine) into a diazo compound)

hay (convert (plant material) into hay)

lignify (convert into wood or cause to become woody)

mineralize (transform (a metal) into an ore)

mineralize (convert into a mineral substance)

ozonise; ozonize (convert (oxygen) into ozone)

slag (convert into slag)

sulfate (convert into a sulfate)

cutinize (convert into cutin)

duplex (change into a duplex)

encode (convert information into code)

nitrify (convert into nitric acid, nitrous acid, or nitrate, especially with the action of nitrobacteria)

caramelise; caramelize (convert to caramel)

rasterize (convert (an image) into pixels)

humify (convert (plant remains) into humus)

verbalise; verbalize (convert into a verb)

sporulate (convert into spores)

fictionalise; fictionalize; novelise; novelize (convert into the form or the style of a novel)

deaden (convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil)

opalise; opalize (replace or convert into opal)

reconvert (convert back)

malt (convert into malt)

malt (convert grain into malt)

feudalize (bring (a country or people) under feudalism)

flour (convert grain into flour)

reclaim (make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state)

ferment; work (cause to undergo fermentation)

fossilise; fossilize (convert to a fossil)

receive (convert into sounds or pictures)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

conversion (the act of changing from one use or function or purpose to another)

convertible (designed to be changed from one use or form to another)

convertor (a device for changing one substance or form or state into another)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Context example:

She converted to Buddhism

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Verb group:

convert (cause to adopt a new or different faith)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s PP

Derivation:

conversion (a change of religion)

convert (a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief)

Sense 4

Meaning:

Exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

change; commute; convert; exchange

Context example:

convert holdings into shares

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

replace (substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected))

Verb group:

change; shift; switch (lay aside, abandon, or leave for another)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "convert"):

launder (convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones)

break (exchange for smaller units of money)

capitalise; capitalize (convert (a company's reserve funds) into capital)

utilize (convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust))

rectify (convert into direct current)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

conversion (act of exchanging one type of money or security for another)

convertible (capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value)

Sense 5

Meaning:

Cause to adopt a new or different faith

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Context example:

The missionaries converted the Indian population

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Cause:

convert (change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief)

Verb group:

convert (change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "convert"):

Islamise; Islamize (convert to Islam)

Christianise; Christianize; evangelise; evangelize (convert to Christianity)

catholicise; catholicize; latinise; latinize (cause to adopt Catholicism)

proselytise; proselytize (convert to another faith or religion)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

convert (a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief)

Sense 6

Meaning:

Score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Context example:

Smith converted and his team won

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

hit; rack up; score; tally (gain points in a game)

Verb group:

convert (score (a spare))

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Derivation:

conversion (a successful free throw or try for point after a touchdown)

Sense 7

Meaning:

Complete successfully

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Context example:

score a penalty shot or free throw

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

hit; rack up; score; tally (gain points in a game)

Verb group:

convert (score (a spare))

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 8

Meaning:

Score (a spare)

Classified under:

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

hit; rack up; score; tally (gain points in a game)

Verb group:

convert (complete successfully)

convert (score an extra point or points after touchdown by kicking the ball through the uprights or advancing the ball into the end zone)

Domain category:

bowling (a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 9

Meaning:

Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Synonyms:

convert; convince; win over

Context example:

He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

persuade (cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "convert"):

disarm (make less hostile; win over)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Sentence examples:

Sam cannot convert Sue
The performance is likely to convert Sue

Sense 10

Meaning:

Exchange a penalty for a less severe one

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Synonyms:

commute; convert; exchange

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 11

Meaning:

Change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Context example:

The substance converts to an acid

Hypernyms (to "convert" is one way to...):

change (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature)

Verb group:

convert (change the nature, purpose, or function of something)

Domain category:

chemical science; chemistry (the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "convert"):

caramelise; caramelize (be converted into caramel)

malt (turn into malt, become malt)

immobilise; immobilize (convert (assets) into fixed capital)

melanise; melanize (convert into, or infiltrate with melanin)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

Derivation:

converter (a device for changing one substance or form or state into another)

convertible (capable of being changed in substance as if by alchemy)

 Context examples 

Midodrine is converted to its active metabolite, desglymidodrine by deglycination reaction.

(Midodrine, NCI Thesaurus)

They used natural sunlight to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen using a mixture of biological components and manmade technologies.

(Scientists pioneer a new way to turn sunlight into fuel, University of Cambridge)

This allele, which encodes angiotensin-converting enzyme protein, is involved in both hydrolysis and the regulation of vasoconstriction.

(ACE wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

This allele, which encodes angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 protein, is involved in both peptide hormone-processing and vasodilation.

(ACE2 wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

A device designed to convert sound to an electrical signal.

(Microphone Device Component, NCI Thesaurus)

Once in the cytosol, the citrate is converted back to oxaloacetate, which is then reduced to malate.

(Acetyl Group Shuttle Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

Minoxidil is converted into its active metabolite minoxidil sulphate by sulphotransferase enzymes.

(Minoxidil, NCI Thesaurus)

Ran-BP1 and Ran-GAP1 stimulate GTP hydrolysis by Ran, converting it back to Ran-GDP further away from chromosomes.

(Mitotic Spindle Regulation Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

Following a series of chemical modifications, the nanogels are capable of loading and releasing drugs, responding to unique pH environments, identifying biomarkers, converting light into therapeutic heating and exhibiting degradation characteristics.

(Novel nanogels hold promise for improved drug delivery to cancer patients, National Science Foundation)

Mitotic kinesins or microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs) are ATP-powered proteins that convert energy into a mechanical force along the microtubule structure following the hydrolysis of ATP, which occurs during microtubule polymerization.

(Mitotic Kinesin Modulator, NCI Thesaurus)