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modernise

/ˈmɒd.ən.aɪz/

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verb

/ˈmɒd.ən.aɪz/B2formalbritish
  • ruГлагол, означающий делать что-то более современным, актуальным или соответствующим новым веяниям, часто путем внедрения новых методов, оборудования или идей.

A verb meaning to make something more modern, up-to-date, or contemporary, often by introducing new methods, equipment, or ideas.

  1. Update or upgradeB2formal

    To make something more modern, up-to-date, or technologically advanced.

    ruМодернизировать

    • The company decided to modernise its entire IT infrastructure.
    • They are working to modernise the old factory with new machinery.
    • The government plans to modernise the public transport system.

    Synonymsimproveredeveloprefreshrenewrenovaterevampstreamlinetransformupdateupgrade

    Antonymsantiquatearchaizeobsolete

  2. Renovate or improveB2formal

    To make repairs, renovations, or adjustments to something to bring it up to current standards.

    ruМодернизировать

    • The school was modernised with new classrooms and a library.
    • They modernised the kitchen by installing new appliances.
    • The old building was modernised to meet safety regulations.

    Synonymsimproveoverhaulrefreshrefurbishremodelrenovaterevampupdateupgrade

    Antonymsantiquatearchaizedeteriorateruinwreck

Forms
  • modernised past participle
  • modernised past simple
  • modernising present participle
  • modernises third person singular