1. the process of changing something back to its previous form, state, or use
2. the process of changing a wartime economy back to peacetime production
Usage: economics; historical

Examples

• The reconversion of the factory from military to civilian production took several months.
• After the war, the government focused on economic reconversion.
• The reconversion of the building back to residential use required extensive renovations.
• Industrial reconversion created new job opportunities in peacetime industries.
• The company’s reconversion to its original business model proved successful.
• Post-war reconversion policies helped stabilize the economy.