# redraw

/ɹiˈdɹɔ/ (US) · /ɹiːdɹˈɔː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/redraw
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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