convert

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Pronunciation

/kənˈvɜːt/(kun-VURT)

Part of speech

verbneutral

Chinese

转化；改变（将某物从一种形式、用途或信仰改变为另一种）

Definition

To change something into a different form, substance, or purpose; to change one's beliefs or opinions; to achieve a conversion in sport.

Word family

  • conversion/kənˈvɜːʃən/(n)转化；改信
  • converter/kənˈvɜːtə/(n)转换器
  • convertible/kənˈvɜːtɪbəl/(adj)可转换的

Collocations

  • convert to
  • convert into
  • convert leads
  • convert currency
  • convert data
  • fail to convert

Examples

  1. 1.The disused warehouse was converted into a series of artist studios and gallery spaces.
  2. 2.The team dominated possession but failed to convert their chances and ended up losing.

Synonyms

  • transform/trænsˈfɔːm/— change completely
  • adapt/əˈdæpt/— modify for a new purpose
  • alter/ˈɔːltə/— make different

Etymology

from Latin "convertere" = to turn around, from "con-" + "vertere" (to turn)