Revamp

/rɪˈvæmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of giving new and improved form to something.

The revamp of the brand helped increase sales significantly.

A new and improved version of something.

The revamp of the software included several user-requested features.

verb

To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.

The company decided to revamp its marketing strategy to attract younger customers.

To renovate or refresh something, especially in a creative way.

They plan to revamp the old library into a modern community center.

To reorganize or make significant changes to something.

After receiving feedback, the team will revamp the project proposal.

The word 'revamp' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'vamp', which comes from the verb form of 'vamp' meaning to patch or renovate.

revamp one's image

to change the way one is perceived or appears to others.

revamp a policy

to alter existing rules or regulations for better effectiveness.

revamp the design

to change the visual aspects of a project or product.

upgrade

to raise something to a higher standard or improve.

redesign

to design something again or differently.

refurbish

to renovate and redecorate.

to give something a facelift

We need to revamp this old bar; it needs a serious facelift.

to make something trendy or cool again

They revamped that old diner and now it's the hottest spot in town.