Choose the primary meaning of the verb 'convert'.

• A. To remain the same
• B. To change something; to transform
• C. To undergo a change
• D. To change to another religion

Answer: (B)

Convert means to change something into a different form, state, or use. This action-oriented sense explains why it fits many contexts: you convert files, units, currencies, or even beliefs—each case involves transforming something into another form. Remaining the same is opposite to changing; undergoing a change describes the subject rather than the act of changing; changing to another religion is a valid use, but it’s a narrow application of the broader idea of transformation. So the primary meaning is to change something into a different form or state.