English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

Umwandlung — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • conversion noun The act of changing something from one form, use, or state into another.
  • promotion noun A move to a higher rank, job, or position.

Senses

Umwandlung is used for these senses in English:

  • conversion (law) Under the common law, the tort of the taking of someone's personal property with intent to permanently deprive them of it, or damaging property to the extent that the owner is deprived of the utility of that property, thus making the tortfeasor liable for the entire value of the property.
  • promotion (chess) Transformation of a pawn into a piece (by reaching the opponent's back rank).

conversion — full definition

  1. noun The act of changing something from one form, use, or state into another.
  2. noun A change of religion, belief, or opinion.
  3. noun (marketing) The moment a visitor completes a desired action, such as making a purchase.
  4. noun (rugby) A kick taken after a try that, if successful, adds extra points.

promotion — full definition

  1. noun A move to a higher rank, job, or position.
  2. noun An activity or event designed to publicize or sell something.
  3. noun In sport, the advancement of a team to a higher division.

Related German words