discussion [ count, noncount ] talking in detail about something important: a discussion with your classmates about the test ♦ We had a long discussion about what we should do. ♦ The plans are still under discussion (= being talked about ) . conversation [ count, noncount ] an informal talk between two people or a small group: a phone conversation ♦ I had a long conversation with her yesterday. ♦ The main topic of conversation was the recent election.
talk [ count ] a conversation between two or more people, often about a problem or something that is important to you: My parents want to have a talk with me about going to college. ♦ The two countries are holding talks to try to end the violence. debate [ count ] a formal discussion at a public meeting about something important, where people give their different opinions. At the end of the discussion there may be a vote: a debate on health care reform ♦ After a long debate, Congress approved the plan.
chat [ count ] a friendly, informal conversation with someone, especially about personal things: I had a nice chat with Sandy this afternoon. ♦ I just dropped by for a chat - are you free?
con • verse 1 AWL / ksn ' vsrs / verb ( con . vers . es , con vers . ing , con . versed )
( formal )
to have a conversation with someone
con • verse2AWL / ' kanvsrs / noun [ singular ] the converse
( formal )
the opposite of a situation or statement Building new roads increases traffic, and the converse is equally true: reducing the number and size of roads means less traffic.
con • ver • sion AWL / kэn' vэrзn / noun
[ count, noncount ]
changing from one form, system, or use to another a conversion table for miles and kilometers
( religion ) becoming a member of a different religion
con • vertAWL| / kэn ' vэrt / verb
( con verts , con . vert . ing , con . vert ed )
to change something into another thing They converted the house into offices. How do you convert pounds into kilos?
( religion ) to change to a different religion She converted to Islam.
con • vert • i • ble aw / kэn' vэrtэbl /
[count ]
a car with a roof that can be folded down or taken off
con • vey / kэn' vei / verb
( con veys ,con . vey ing , con . veyed )
to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to someone The color red conveys a sense of energy and strength.
con • vict1 / kэn 'vikt / verb
( con victs , con vict ing , con vict ed )
to decide in a court of law that someone has done something wrong
She was convicted of murder and sent to prison.
con • vict2 / ' kanvikt / noun [ count ]
a person who is guilty of a crime and is in prison
con • vic • tion / kэn 'vikjn / noun
[ count, noncount ] the action of finding someone guilty in a court of law
He has several previous convictions for burglary.
[ count ] a very strong opinion or belief religious convictions
con • vince Ф AWL / kэn 'vins / verb ( con vinc . es , con . vinc ing , con . vinced )
1 to make someone believe something
couldn't convince him that I was right.
to persuade someone to do something She tried to convince me to go with her.
con • vinced / kэn ' vinst / adjective completely sure about something
I'm convinced that I've seen her somewhere before.
—ANTONYM unconvinced
cook 1 Ф/ kuk / verb ( cooks, cook ing, cooked )
