convertible

Able to be changed so that it can be used in a different way.

• We bought a convertible sofa for the spare room.
• The desk is convertible into a dining table.
• Convertible furniture saves space in small flats.

How to use it: convertible into something (The sofa is convertible into a double bed.)

Similar words: adaptable

Common phrases: convertible sofa, convertible furniture

Able to be exchanged for money used in another country.

• The country has a freely convertible currency.
• These funds are convertible into euros.
• Is the local currency convertible abroad?

How to use it: convertible into something (The currency is convertible into dollars.)

Opposites: nonconvertible

Common phrases: convertible currency, freely convertible

Able to be exchanged for something else.

• These points are convertible into store credit.
• The certificates are convertible into cash.
• Some assets are more easily convertible than others.

How to use it: convertible into something (The tokens are convertible into prizes.)

Similar words: exchangeable

Common phrases: convertible into something, convertible assets

Able to be persuaded to accept a different religion or belief.

• The missionary believed his audience was convertible to Christianity.
• She doubted that committed opponents were convertible to her beliefs.
• He considered himself convertible if someone offered convincing reasons.

How to use it: convertible to something (The preacher saw the villagers as convertible to his faith.)

Common phrases: convertible to something, convertible believer

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

• She drives a red convertible.
• We lowered the roof of the convertible.
• Do convertibles cost more than ordinary cars?

Similar words: cabriolet

Common phrases: drive a convertible, red convertible

A computer that can be used both as a laptop and as a tablet.

• This convertible works as a laptop or a tablet.
• She folded her convertible to read on the train.
• Does this convertible come with a pen?

Similar words: two-in-one computer

Common phrases: convertible laptop, touchscreen convertible

A financial investment, such as a bond, that can be exchanged for company shares or another investment.

• The investor bought a convertible issued by the company.
• These convertibles can be exchanged for ordinary shares.
• The fund holds several corporate convertibles.

Similar words: convertible security

Common phrases: buy a convertible, corporate convertible