Definitions

1. noun

A person, device, or machine that converts something from one form to another, such as a power converter or a video converter.

“The car’s battery required a converter to run the electric windows.”

2. noun

A person or device that converts one language into another, such as a language converter or a voice converter.

“The translator worked as a converter to help tourists understand the local language.”

3. noun

A device or machine that changes the electrical current from AC to DC, or from one voltage to another.

“The computer’s power supply unit is a converter that converts AC power to DC power.”

4. verb

To change or cause something to be changed from one form to another, such as convert units of measurement or convert a file format.

“The software can convert your document from Word to PDF.”

5. verb

To change one’s beliefs, attitude, or allegiance, such as convert to a different religion or convert to a new way of thinking.

“After reading the book, she converted to a vegetarian lifestyle.”