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redesign

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹidɪˈzaɪn// UK //ɹˌiːdɪzˈaɪn// re·design

v. to change the way something looks or works to make it better. You do this when the old version is no longer useful or attractive.

v. to revise the appearance, function, or structure of an object or system. Transitive; implies a deliberate process of improvement or modernization.


SIMPLE

The company plans to redesign its website next month.

CONTEXTUAL

After receiving customer feedback, the engineering team decided to redesign the handle for better grip.

COMPLEX

The city council commissioned an architectural firm to redesign the central plaza, aiming to incorporate more green space and improve pedestrian flow.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, such as a product, system, or space.

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