Resurface: meaning, definitions and examples
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resurface
[ riːˈsɜː.r.fəs ]
road construction
To resurface means to repair or renew the surface of a road, pavement, or other area. This process involves laying a new layer of material over the existing surface to improve its condition and extend its lifespan.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The city plans to resurface several major roads next month.
- The highway will be closed for a week while crews resurface the asphalt.
Translations
Translations of the word "resurface" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ressurgir
🇮🇳 पुनः प्रकट होना
🇩🇪 wieder auftauchen
🇮🇩 muncul kembali
🇺🇦 знову з'являтися
🇵🇱 ponownie pojawić się
🇯🇵 再び現れる (ふたたびあらわれる)
🇫🇷 réapparaître
🇪🇸 reaparecer
🇹🇷 yeniden ortaya çıkmak
🇰🇷 다시 나타나다 (dasi natanada)
🇸🇦 يظهر من جديد
🇨🇿 znovu se objevit
🇸🇰 znovu sa objaviť
🇨🇳 重新出现 (chóngxīn chūxiàn)
🇸🇮 znova se pojaviti
🇮🇸 koma aftur fram
🇰🇿 қайта пайда болу
🇬🇪 ხელახლა გამოჩენა
🇦🇿 yenidən ortaya çıxmaq
🇲🇽 reaparecer
Word origin
The word 'resurface' originates from the combination of 're-' meaning again, and 'surface' referring to the outermost layer of something. The concept of resurfacing has been crucial for maintaining infrastructure and ensuring safe transportation routes throughout history.
See also: subsurface, surface, surfaces, undersurface.