Converting: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when changing something from one form, purpose, or system to another, especially in technical or specialized contexts.

• The factory is converting old cars to electric vehicles
• They are converting their garage into an office space

Used when making a complete or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character.

• Regular exercise can transform your body and mind
• The city center has been completely transformed by the new development project

Used in general contexts to indicate making something different or altering it in some way.

• She decided to change her hairstyle
• The company plans to change its policies

Used in contexts where minor changes or improvements are being made to something existing, often used in technical and formal contexts.

• The software engineer will modify the program to fix the bugs
• The car was modified to increase its speed