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converting

v.
B1 Intermediate US //kənˈvɝtɪŋ// UK //kənvˈɜːtɪŋ// con·vert·ing

v. to change something from one form, purpose, or system into another. You use this when you turn one thing into something else, like changing money into a different currency.

v. to change the form, character, or function of something; to transform an object or concept into a different state or system. Often implies a systematic or structural shift rather than a superficial change.


SIMPLE

He is converting the old garage into a modern home office.

CONTEXTUAL

The software is currently converting the large video file into a format that is easier to share online.

COMPLEX

Successfully converting a historical industrial site into a residential complex requires balancing modern safety standards with the preservation of original architectural features.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and frequently takes the preposition 'into' to indicate the resulting state.

Pitfall

converting the house in a shopconverting the house into a shopThe verb 'convert' requires the preposition 'into' to show a change of state; 'in' is incorrect here.

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