v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. (usu. foll. by into) change in form, character, or function.
2 tr. cause (a person) to change beliefs, opinion, party, etc.
3 tr. change (moneys, stocks, units in which a quantity is expressed, etc.) into others of a different kind.
4 tr. make structural alterations in (a building) to serve a new purpose.
5 tr. (also absol.) a Rugby Football score extra points from (a try) by a successful kick at goal. b Amer. Football complete (a touchdown) by kicking a goal or crossing the goal-line.
6 intr. be converted or convertible (the sofa converts into a bed).
7 tr. Logic interchange the terms of (a proposition).
--n. (often foll. by to) a person who has been converted to a different belief, opinion, etc.
Phrases and idioms:
convert to one's own use wrongfully make use of (another's property).
Etymology: ME f. OF convertir ult. f. L convertere convers- turn about (as COM-, vertere turn)