Meaning & Definition of Refurbish in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To restore to a good condition; to renovate.

  Example Sentence: The company plans to refurbish the old office building to attract new tenants.

• Definition: To make improvements or additions to something, often to make it look or function better.

  Example Sentence: He refurbished his old car to sell it for a higher price.

Etymology

Origin: From the prefix re- meaning 'again' and furnish from the Latin 'furnire' meaning 'to furnish'

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• refurbish the image: To improve or enhance the public perception of someone or something.
• refurbished products: Used items that have been repaired and restored to good condition.

Translations

• Spanish: rehabilitar

• French: rénover

• German: renovieren

• Russian: реставрировать

Related Words

• renovation: The process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure.

• remodel: To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Slang Meanings of refurbish

• Meaning: To fix up or enhance something significantly.

  Example Sentence: I'm going to refurb this old laptop and sell it.

• Meaning: To give a fresh look or upgrade.

  Example Sentence: They got a refurb on their kitchen and now it looks amazing.