change the form, character, or function of something

modernization has converted the country from a primitive society to a near-industrial one

change one's religious faith or other belief

at sixteen he converted to Catholicism

score from (a penalty kick, pass, or other opportunity) in a sport or game

Faulkner gave away a penalty corner which was converted by Saeed Anjum

a person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other belief

he is a recent convert to the Church