convert

Universal Words verb, noun verb 1 ~ (sth) (from sth) (into / to sth) to change or make sth change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another: [VN] The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. * The pub is a converted warehouse. * What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? * Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. * [V] We've converted from coal to gas central heating. 2 [V] ~ into / to sth to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another: a sofa that converts into a bed 3 ~ (sb) (from sth) (to sth) to change or make sb change their religion or beliefs: [V] He converted from Christianity to Islam. * [VN] She was soon converted to the socialist cause. 4 ~ (sb) (from sb) (to sth) to change an opinion, a habit, etc: [V] I've converted to organic food. * [VN] I didn't use to like opera but my husband has converted me. 5 [VN] ~ a try (in rugby) to gain extra points by kicking the ball over the goal IDIOMS see PREACH noun (from sth) (to sth) a person who has changed their religion, beliefs or opinions: a convert to Islam * converts from other faiths * to win / gain converts to the cause