convert

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

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

We converted from 220 to 110 Volt

Sense 3 verb

change the nature, purpose, or function of something

convert lead into gold

Sense 4 verb

change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief

She converted to Buddhism

Sense 5 verb

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

Could you convert my dollars into pounds?

Sense 6 verb

cause to adopt a new or different faith

The missionaries converted the Indian population

Sense 7 verb

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

Sense 8 verb

complete successfully

score a penalty shot or free throw

Sense 9 verb

score (a spare)

Sense 10 verb

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

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

Sense 11 verb

exchange a penalty for a less severe one

Sense 12 verb

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

The substance converts to an acid