"converting" in the verb sense

1. convert, change over

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

"We converted from 220 to 110 Volt"

2. convert

change the nature, purpose, or function of something

"convert lead into gold"

"convert hotels into jails"

"convert slaves to laborers"

3. convert

change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

"She converted to Buddhism"

4. change, exchange, commute, convert

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

"Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"

"He changed his name"

"convert centimeters into inches"

"convert holdings into shares"

5. convert

cause to adopt a new or different faith

"The missionaries converted the Indian population"

6. convert

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"

7. convert

complete successfully

"score a penalty shot or free throw"

8. convert

score (a spare)

9. convert, win over, convince

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

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

10. commute, convert, exchange

exchange a penalty for a less severe one

11. convert

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

"The substance converts to an acid"

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