refresh

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas wiederherzustellen oder zu erneuern, zum Beispiel Energie, Erinnerung oder ein Display.

A verb used to indicate the act of restoring or renewing something, such as energy, memory, or a display.

1. Refresh one's memoryB1formal

   To remind oneself of something that has been learned or known before.

   Gedächtnis auffrischen

   • I need to refresh my memory on the details of the case.
   • She refreshed her memory by reviewing her notes.
   • He refreshed his memory about the historical event before the exam.

   Synonymebrush uprecallrecollectrenewreview

   Antonymeforget

2. Make (to feel) freshB1formal

   To make someone feel more energetic, clean, or revitalized.

   Erfrischen

   • A cold shower refreshed him after the long run.
   • The cool breeze refreshed the tired hikers.
   • A short nap can refresh your mind and body.

   Synonymefresheninvigoraterejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive

   Antonymedebilitatedrainenervateexhaustfatiguetireweary

3. Become or make oneself fresh againB1formal

   To restore one's energy, cleanliness, or vitality.

   Sich erfrischen

   • She refreshed herself with a glass of water.
   • He refreshed himself by washing his face.
   • They refreshed themselves after the journey with a hot meal.

   Synonymefreshenfreshen upperk upreinvigoraterejuvenaterenewrevitalizerevive

   Antonymedebilitatedrainexhaustfatiguetireweary

4. Make fresh againB1formal

   To restore something to a newer or more usable state.

   Erfrischen

   • The rain refreshed the garden after the dry spell.
   • He refreshed the paint on the old fence.
   • The software update refreshed the system's performance.

   Synonymefreshenmodernizereconditionrefurbishrejuvenaterenewrenovaterestorereviveupdate

   Antonymedegradedepletedrainexhaustfatigueweary