refurbish

[riːˈfɜːbɪʃ]

refurbish Definition

• 1. to clean and decorate a room, building, etc. in order to make it more attractive, comfortable or useful
• 2. to renovate or repair something, especially a building

Using refurbish: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "refurbish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is planning to refurbish the old factory.

• Example

  We need to refurbish the kitchen before selling the house.

• Example

  The hotel has been refurbished and now looks much better.

• Example

  The government is investing in refurbishing public buildings.

refurbish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refurbish

• renovate
• redecorate
• recondition
• rehabilitate
• revamp

Antonyms for refurbish

• damage
• ruin
• destroy

Idioms Using refurbish

• give something a new lease of life

  to improve something that was old or damaged so that it works or looks like new again

  Example

  The renovation gave the old building a new lease of life.

• makeover

  a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive or modern

  Example

  The hotel underwent a complete makeover and now looks completely different.

• face-lift

  a set of changes that are intended to make a building or place look more modern or attractive

  Example

  The old shopping center got a face-lift and now looks much better.

Phrases with refurbish

• refurbished product

  a used product that has been restored to its original condition, often sold at a lower price than a new one

  Example

  I bought a refurbished laptop for half the price of a new one.

• refurbished furniture

  furniture that has been restored or repaired to improve its appearance or functionality

  Example

  She found a beautiful refurbished dresser at the antique store.

• refurbished phone

  a used phone that has been restored to its original condition, often sold at a lower price than a new one

  Example

  He bought a refurbished iPhone instead of a new one to save money.

Origins of refurbish

from re- 'again' + furnish, from Old French 'fournir', meaning 'to provide'

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Summary: refurbish in Brief

The verb 'refurbish' [riːˈfɜːbɪʃ] means to clean, decorate, renovate, or repair something to make it more attractive, comfortable, or useful. It can refer to anything from a room to a building. Examples include 'The company is planning to refurbish the old factory.' and 'The hotel has been refurbished and now looks much better.' Phrases like 'refurbished product' and idioms like 'give something a new lease of life' extend the term's usage.