conversion
gb/kənvˈɚʒən/ us/kənvˈɚʒən/
B1
English
~ 3000
átalakítás, átváltás, átállás, áttérés, megtérés, vallásváltás, konvertálás, jutalomrúgás, kétpontos kísérlet
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[conversion] of [something] to/into [something else]
The software allows easy conversion of files from PDF to Word.
A szoftverrel könnyen átalakíthatók a fájlok PDF-ből Word-formátumba.
The country's gradual conversion to renewable energy sources is underway.
Az ország fokozatos átállása a megújuló energiaforrásokra folyamatban van.
The company completed the conversion of the warehouse into office space.
Learner examples
The app helps with the conversion of money between countries.
Az alkalmazás segít a különböző országok pénznemei közötti átváltásban.
We saw the conversion of the old house into a shop.
Láttuk, ahogy a régi házat üzletté alakították át.
The conversion of energy makes the machine work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conversion' with 'conversation' due to similar spelling; ensure context is about change, not talking.
Meaning
act of changing form or system
Collocations
currency conversion
|energy conversion
|data conversion
|unit conversion
Synonyms
transformation (More general; can imply a bigger or more dramatic change than 'conversion'.)
Antonyms
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Themes
general
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something changes from one form, system, or way to another.
The act or process of changing something from one form, system, or method to another.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[conversion] to [religion/belief]
Her conversion to Buddhism happened after years of searching for meaning.
A buddhizmusra való áttérése több évnyi útkeresés után történt.
The novel tells the story of a man's conversion from atheism to faith.
A regény egy férfi megtérésének történetét meséli el, aki az ateizmustól jut el a hitig.
He spoke about his conversion experience during the interview.
Learner examples
His conversion to Christianity happened last year.
Tavaly tért át a kereszténységre.
She told us about her conversion to a new faith.
Mesélt nekünk az új hitre való áttéréséről.
The man’s conversion changed his life.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'conversion' with 'conversation' in religious contexts; focus on meaning 'change' not 'talk'.
Meaning
change of religion or beliefs
Collocations
religious conversion
|conversion to Islam
|conversion experience
Synonyms
proselytism (More formal and often refers to actively trying to convert others.)
Antonyms
apostasy (Abandoning a religion or belief.)
Themes
religion
|culture
|relationships
Definition
When someone starts to follow a new religion or set of beliefs.
The act or process of adopting a new religion, belief system, or set of values.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
átváltás
B1
konvertálás
B2
Usage pattern:
[conversion] from [unit/type] to [unit/type]
The program supports fast video conversion between formats.
A program támogatja a gyors videókonvertálást a különböző formátumok között.
You need to do a metric-to-imperial conversion for this recipe.
Ehhez a recepthez metrikus mértékegységekről angolszász mértékegységekre kell átváltani.
The scientist performed a data conversion before analysis.
Learner examples
The tool makes file conversion easy.
Az eszköz megkönnyíti a fájlok konvertálását.
We need a temperature conversion for this math problem.
Ehhez a matematikai feladathoz át kell váltani a hőmérsékletet.
Metric conversion is common in science.
Meaning
change of data or units
Collocations
metric conversion
|file format conversion
|temperature conversion
Synonyms
transcoding (Specific to changing digital file formats, especially audio/video.)
Antonyms
retention (Keeping the original format or unit without change.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
Changing data, measurements, or units into a different form or system.
The act or process of changing data, measurements, or units into another format or system for compatibility or calculation.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
He made a successful two-point conversion after the touchdown.
A touchdown után sikeres kétpontos kísérletet hajtott végre.
The team missed the conversion and lost by one point.
A csapat kihagyta a jutalomrúgást, és egy ponttal kikapott.
A perfect season ended with a failed conversion.
Learner examples
They tried a two-point conversion and made it.
Megpróbálták a kétpontos kísérletet, és sikerült.
He missed the conversion after the goal.
Kihagyta a pontszerzés utáni jutalomrúgást.
A good kick gave them the conversion.
Meaning
extra points in sports after scoring
Collocations
two-point conversion
|successful conversion
|missed conversion
Synonyms
extra point (Specific term in American football; similar but not always identical in rules.)
Antonyms
missed attempt (Failure to score extra points after the main score.)
Themes
sports
Definition
An extra chance to get points after scoring in some sports.
In certain sports such as rugby and American football, an additional scoring attempt made after a try or touchdown.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conversion
IPA
GB/kənvˈɚʒən/
US/kənvˈɚʒən/
Syllables & stress
con - ver - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ver)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conversion
- Plural: conversion, conversions
Word family
Forms
conversions
noun
Core family
convert
verb B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Expressions
currency conversion
1/kˈɚənsi kənvˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
changing money into another currency
Changing money from one country's type to another country's type.
Examples
- Currency conversion rates can vary daily.
- You may be charged a fee for currency conversion at the bank.
religious conversion
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs kənvˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
changing to a new religion or faith
When someone starts to follow a different religion than before.
Examples
- Her religious conversion shocked her family.
- Religious conversion is common in that region.
two-point conversion
1/tˈu pˈɔɪnt kənvˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
extra two points in football after touchdown
In American football, when a team tries to get two extra points after scoring a touchdown by running or passing the ball into the goal area again.
Examples
- The coach decided to go for a two-point conversion instead of kicking.
- They won because of a successful two-point conversion.