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redefine

/ˌriː.dɪˈfaɪn/

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verb

C1formalcommon/ˌriː.dɪˈfaɪn/

A verb used to indicate the act of defining something again or in a new, different way.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по определению чего-либо заново или новым, иным способом.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de definir algo de nuevo o de manera nueva o distinta; también puede referirse a reinterpretar, reformular o cambiar la concepción de algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de définir à nouveau quelque chose, ou de le définir d'une manière nouvelle ou différente.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas neu oder auf eine andere Weise zu definieren oder zu bestimmen; auch im Sinne von umdeuten oder neu interpretieren.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de definir algo novamente ou de uma maneira nova, diferente; atribuir um novo significado ou uma nova interpretação a algo.zh动词,指重新定义某事物,或以新的、不同的方式界定或诠释某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إعادة تعريف شيء ما أو تعريفه من جديد أو بطريقة مختلفة.

  1. Give a new or different definition to B2 formal

    To change the way something is understood or described, often by providing a new meaning or scope.

    • The company aims to redefine the concept of customer service.
    • Modern technology has redefined how we communicate with each other.
    • The artist's work redefines the boundaries of traditional sculpture.

    ruПереопределитьesredefinirfrredéfinirdeNeu definierenptRedefinirzh重新定义arأعاد تعريف

    Synonyms: recastreinterpret

  2. Give a new or different definition of (a word) B2 formal

    To assign a new meaning or interpretation to a specific term or phrase.

    • The dictionary had to redefine the word 'friend' in the digital age.
    • Linguists often redefine terms as language evolves.
    • The committee voted to redefine the legal definition of 'property'.

    ruПереопределитьesredefinirfrredéfinir (un mot)deNeu definierenptRedefinirzh重新定义arإعادة تعريف

    Synonyms: reformulatereinterpretrework

  • redefined past participle
  • redefined past simple
  • redefining present participle
  • redefines third person singular