Word
redraw
Phoneticsre·draw, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈdɹɔ/
UK/ɹiːdɹˈɔː/
Definition
v. to draw or make something again to fix it or make it better. You use it for maps, plans, or pictures that need a new version.
v. to draw, design, or delineate again in corrected or updated form, such as a map, plan, or digital image.
Examples
“She needs to redraw the map with the new road.”
“After the survey found an error, the council asked the team to redraw the district boundaries before the election.”
“The architect had to redraw the floor plans after the client requested larger windows, which changed how light moved through the living room.”
Examples
simple
“She needs to redraw the map with the new road.”
contextual
“After the survey found an error, the council asked the team to redraw the district boundaries before the election.”
complex
“The architect had to redraw the floor plans after the client requested larger windows, which changed how light moved through the living room.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “redraw” in context.
Verb
01. decide to redraw
“The council decided to redraw the town map after the new survey.”
verb + particle + verb
02. force redraw
“The court order forced the state to redraw its electoral boundaries.”
verb + verb
03. need redraw
“We need to redraw the seating plan before the guests arrive.”
verb + verb
04. redraw after mistake
“She had to redraw the sketch after the mistake was noticed.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. carefully redraw
“She carefully redrew the diagram so everyone could read the labels clearly.”
adv + verb
06. completely redraw
“The architect had to completely redraw the floor plan after the client changed the brief.”
adv + verb
07. quickly redraw
“He quickly redrew the map on the board to show the new route.”
adv + verb
Noun
08. redraw border
“After the treaty, both countries had to redraw the border.”
verb + noun
09. redraw boundary
“Officials agreed to redraw the boundary between the two counties.”
verb + noun
10. completely redraw the diagram
“The textbook was unclear, so she completely redrew the diagram.”
11. decide to redraw the lines
“Organizers decided to redraw the lines to make the course safer.”
12. have to redraw the map
“After the flood, surveyors had to redraw the map of the coastline.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Real-World Examples
“Little-known Israeli mapping team is redrawing land boundaries as Palestinians face growing illegal settlement expansion.” “Missouri joined several other right-leaning states, including Texas, in heeding Trump’s call to redraw their congressional districts to favour Republican candidates.” “Missouri was the second Republican state to act in response the president’s push to redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans.” “Texas was also the first state to heed Trump’s call to conduct rare, mid-decade redistricting, redrawing the state congressional map to potentially create five more Republican-held seats.” Word family
VERB
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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