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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 )