conversion
gb/kənvˈɚʒən/ us/kənvˈɚʒən/
B1
Inglês
~ 3000
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
action
1
act of changing form or system
When something changes from one form, system, or way to another.
Padrão de uso:
[conversion] of [something] to/into [something else]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conversion' with 'conversation' due to similar spelling; ensure context is about change, not talking.
Sinónimos
transformation (More general; can imply a bigger or more dramatic change than 'conversion'.)
Antónimos
preservation (Keeping something in its original state without change.)
Colocações
currency conversion
|energy conversion
|data conversion
|unit conversion
Temas
general
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The software allows easy conversion of files from PDF to Word.
- The country's gradual conversion to renewable energy sources is underway.
- The company completed the conversion of the warehouse into office space.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The app helps with the conversion of money between countries.
- We saw the conversion of the old house into a shop.
- The conversion of energy makes the machine work.
Nome
B2
action
2
change of religion or beliefs
When someone starts to follow a new religion or set of beliefs.
Padrão de uso:
[conversion] to [religion/belief]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'conversion' with 'conversation' in religious contexts; focus on meaning 'change' not 'talk'.
Sinónimos
proselytism (More formal and often refers to actively trying to convert others.)
Antónimos
apostasy (Abandoning a religion or belief.)
Colocações
religious conversion
|conversion to Islam
|conversion experience
Temas
religion
|culture
|relationships
Exemplos
- Her conversion to Buddhism happened after years of searching for meaning.
- The novel tells the story of a man's conversion from atheism to faith.
- He spoke about his conversion experience during the interview.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- His conversion to Christianity happened last year.
- She told us about her conversion to a new faith.
- The man’s conversion changed his life.
Nome
technical
B2
action
3
change of data or units
Changing data, measurements, or units into a different form or system.
Padrão de uso:
[conversion] from [unit/type] to [unit/type]
Sinónimos
transcoding (Specific to changing digital file formats, especially audio/video.)
Antónimos
retention (Keeping the original format or unit without change.)
Colocações
metric conversion
|file format conversion
|temperature conversion
Temas
science
|technology
Exemplos
- The program supports fast video conversion between formats.
- You need to do a metric-to-imperial conversion for this recipe.
- The scientist performed a data conversion before analysis.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The tool makes file conversion easy.
- We need a temperature conversion for this math problem.
- Metric conversion is common in science.
Nome
technical
B2
event
4
extra points in sports after scoring
An extra chance to get points after scoring in some sports.
Sinónimos
extra point (Specific term in American football; similar but not always identical in rules.)
Antónimos
missed attempt (Failure to score extra points after the main score.)
Colocações
two-point conversion
|successful conversion
|missed conversion
Temas
sports
Exemplos
- He made a successful two-point conversion after the touchdown.
- The team missed the conversion and lost by one point.
- A perfect season ended with a failed conversion.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They tried a two-point conversion and made it.
- He missed the conversion after the goal.
- A good kick gave them the conversion.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
conversion
IPA
GB/kənvˈɚʒən/
US/kənvˈɚʒən/
Sílabas e acento
con - ver - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ver)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: conversion
- Plural: conversion, conversions
Família de palavras
Forms
conversions
noun
Core family
convert
verb B1
Related words
converter
noun
convertible
adjective B1
Expressões
currency conversion
1/kˈɚənsi kənvˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
changing money into another currency
Changing money from one country's type to another country's type.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- The coach decided to go for a two-point conversion instead of kicking.
- They won because of a successful two-point conversion.