transform
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to change the way something works or what it is used for.
v.to change the nature, condition, or function of an entity; to convert one thing into another.
Simple“The factory was transformed into a modern art gallery.”
In context“Digital technology has transformed the way we consume media, shifting the power from traditional broadcasters to individual content creators.”
Synonymsconverttransmute - 02 C1 Advanced
n.a rule or process that changes one mathematical form into another.
n.a mathematical operation or function that converts one function or expression into another form.
Simple“The teacher explained how to use a Fourier transform to solve the problem.”
In context“Applying the Laplace transform allows engineers to convert complex differential equations into simpler algebraic forms for easier analysis.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a type of break in the Earth's surface where plates slide past each other.
n.a type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past one another horizontally.
Simple“The San Andreas Fault is a famous example of a transform boundary.”
In context“The seismic activity in the region is primarily driven by the movement along a major transform fault separating the two oceanic plates.”
“One way to help cool buildings is to install green roofs—living rooftops covered by plants that can transform heat-absorbing rooftops into cooling solutions.”
“Even our most unpleasant travel experiences can be revelatory, and the best can transform us into new versions of ourselves, especially once they are safely behind us.”
From Middle English transformen, from Old French transformer, from Latin transformo, transformare, from trans (“across”, preposition) + forma (“form”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.