Repave: meaning, definitions and examples
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repave
[ rɪˈpeɪv ]
road construction
To repave means to cover a surface, especially a road, with a new layer of material. This process is typically done to improve the surface quality and restore functionality after wear and tear.
Synonyms
rehabilitate, renew, resurface
Examples of usage
- The city plans to repave Main Street next summer.
- After years of potholes, the neighborhood decided it was time to repave the roads.
- They will repave the highway to ensure a smoother drive for commuters.
Translations
Translations of the word "repave" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revestir
🇮🇳 फिर से परत लगाना
🇩🇪 neu pflastern
🇮🇩 memperbaiki kembali
🇺🇦 перекладати
🇵🇱 ponownie pokrywać
🇯🇵 再舗装する
🇫🇷 re-paver
🇪🇸 re-pavimentar
🇹🇷 yeniden döşemek
🇰🇷 재포장하다
🇸🇦 إعادة تعبيد
🇨🇿 opět pokládat
🇸🇰 opäť pokryť
🇨🇳 重新铺设
🇸🇮 ponovno asfaltirati
🇮🇸 endurtaka
🇰🇿 қайта төсеу
🇬🇪 ახალი დაფარვა
🇦🇿 yenidən döşəmək
🇲🇽 volver a pavimentar
Etymology
The word 'repave' originated in the early 20th century within the context of road maintenance and construction. It is a compound of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'anew', and the verb 'pave', which comes from Old French 'pavé' meaning 'paved' or 'to cover with a smooth surface'. Over time, as urban development increased, the need for efficient road upkeep led to the popularization of this term. The merging of these elements highlights the cyclical nature of infrastructure care, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe and functional public roads.