conversion

conversione, trasformazione

Processo che trasforma qualcosa da una forma, un tipo o un sistema a un altro.

In inglese semplice: The process of changing something from one form, type, or system into another.

• The file conversion took a minute.
• Check the currency conversion before paying.
• Students practised the conversion of equations into a simpler form.

Come si usa: conversion of A into B (The process involves the conversion of sunlight into electricity.); conversion from A to B (Conversion from miles to kilometres is straightforward.)

Sinonimi: transformation, change

Espressioni comuni: currency conversion, unit conversion, conversion of something

ristrutturazione, conversione abitativa

Parte di un edificio trasformata in spazio abitabile, oppure i lavori necessari per farlo.

In inglese semplice: A part of a building changed into living space, or the work involved in making that change.

• The loft conversion added a bedroom.
• They live in a barn conversion.
• Our garage conversion took three months.

Espressioni comuni: loft conversion, garage conversion, barn conversion

appropriazione indebita

Prendere, trattenere, usare o distruggere illecitamente beni altrui come se fossero propri.

In inglese semplice: Wrongfully taking, keeping, using, or destroying someone else’s property as if it were your own.

• The owner sued him for conversion.
• Selling the borrowed equipment amounted to conversion.
• The court awarded damages for conversion of the goods.

Espressioni comuni: claim for conversion, conversion of goods