modernize

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more modern, up-to-date, or contemporary in style, design, or function.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приведению чего-либо в более современный, актуальный вид или стиль, дизайн или функцию.esVerbo que significa actualizar o adaptar algo a los tiempos modernos, haciéndolo más actual, moderno o funcional, ya sea en diseño, estilo o tecnología.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus moderne, actuel ou adapté à son époque, que ce soit dans son style, son design, sa fonction ou son organisation.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas in eine modernere, zeitgemäßere Form, einen aktuelleren Stil, ein neueres Design oder eine zeitgemäße Funktion zu bringen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo mais moderno, atual, adaptando-o a estilos, designs ou funções contemporâneas.zh指使某物变得更现代、更符合当前时代或潮流的动词，常用于更新外观、设计、功能或制度等。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على جعل شيء ما أكثر حداثة أو مواكبة للعصر في الشكل أو الأسلوب أو التصميم أو الوظيفة.

1. Update or renovate B2 formal

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

   • The company decided to modernize its office with new furniture and technology.
   • They modernized the old factory to improve efficiency.
   • The kitchen was modernized with new appliances and countertops.

   ruОбновить или отремонтироватьesModernizarfrmoderniserdeModernisieren oder erneuernptAtualizar ou renovarzh更新或翻新arتحديث أو تجديد

   Sinônimos: overhaulrefreshrenewrenovaterevampupdateupgrade

   Antônimos: antiquatearchaize

2. Adopt new technology B2 formal

   To become technologically advanced by implementing modern methods, equipment, or systems.

   • The school modernized its computer lab with the latest hardware.
   • Many farms are modernizing by using automated irrigation systems.
   • The government is modernizing the public transport network with electric buses.

   ruМодернизироватьesmodernizar (adoptar nueva tecnología)frModerniser (adopter les nouvelles technologies)deModernisierenptModernizarzh现代化arالتحديث التقني

   Sinônimos: automateinnovateoverhaulrevamptransformupdateupgrade

• modernized past participle
• modernized past simple
• modernizing present participle
• modernizes third person singular