Revamp: meaning, definitions and examples

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revamp

 

[ riˈvamp ]

Context #1

improve

To revamp means to give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something. It often involves making significant changes to update or modernize it.

Synonyms

overhaul, renew, renovate, revise

Examples of usage

  • Let's revamp the website to make it more user-friendly.
  • The company decided to revamp its marketing strategy to increase sales.
  • She plans to revamp her wardrobe for the new season.
Context #2

change

As a noun, revamp refers to the process of giving something a new and improved look or structure. It can also be used to describe the result of such a process.

Synonyms

makeover, refurbishment, renovation, transformation

Examples of usage

  • The revamp of the restaurant included new decor and menu items.
  • After the revamp, the store saw an increase in foot traffic.
  • The revamp of the old building transformed it into a modern office space.

Translations

Translations of the word "revamp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reformar

🇮🇳 पुनः सुधार

🇩🇪 umgestalten

🇮🇩 merombak

🇺🇦 переробляти

🇵🇱 przebudować

🇯🇵 刷新する

🇫🇷 rénover

🇪🇸 renovar

🇹🇷 yenilemek

🇰🇷 개조하다

🇸🇦 تجديد

🇨🇿 přestavět

🇸🇰 prestavať

🇨🇳 改造

🇸🇮 prenoviti

🇮🇸 endurbæta

🇰🇿 қайта құру

🇬🇪 განახლება

🇦🇿 təmir etmək

🇲🇽 renovar

Word origin

The word 'revamp' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'vamp' (meaning 'patch up'). Originally used in the context of repairing clothes, it later evolved to refer to the act of giving something a complete makeover or transformation.