convertible

noun
UK: /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bəl/
US: /kənˈvɝː.t̬ə.bəl/

  1. A car with a roof that can be folded down or removed.

    1. He owns a convertible.
    2. During summer, driving a convertible with the top down is a pure pleasure.

Synonyms

transform flexible adaptable change adapt
convertible adjective

  1. Able to be changed in form or use.

    1. The sofa is convertible.
    2. Their spare room is convertible to a home office if needed.

  2. Something, such as a bond, that can be exchanged for something else, usually common stock.

    1. The bonds are convertible into shares.
    2. The investor chose convertible securities to hedge against market downturns.
convertible transitive-verb

  1. To change from one form or use to another.

    1. I want to convert it.
    2. The factory was converted to apartments to save money on demolition.

  2. To persuade someone to change their beliefs.

    1. He tried to convert me.
    2. Missionaries often attempt to convert people to their religion without a clear consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "convertible" is /kənˈvɜː.tɪ.bəl/ in British English and /kənˈvɝː.t̬ə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "convertible": transform, flexible, adaptable, change, adapt.

Example usage of "convertible": "He owns a convertible.". More examples on the page.