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revamp

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈvæmp// UK //ɹɪvˈæmp// re·vamp

v. to change or improve something to make it look new or work better. You often use this when talking about fixing up a room, a website, or a plan.

v. to renovate, revise, or reconstruct something to improve its appearance or functionality. Often implies a comprehensive update rather than a minor adjustment.


SIMPLE

The company plans to revamp its website next month.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team decided to revamp the entire brand identity to appeal to a younger audience.

COMPLEX

After years of declining sales, the restaurant hired a new chef to revamp the menu and modernize the interior decor to attract a more upscale clientele.

Synonyms
Origin

The verb is derived from re- (prefix meaning ‘again, anew’) + vamp (“to patch, repair, or refurbish”). The noun is derived from the verb.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

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