Revolutionize: meaning, definitions and examples

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revolutionize

 

[ ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənʌɪz ]

Context #1

changing processes

To completely change a system, method, or way of doing something, often in a new and more effective way.

Synonyms

modernize, overhaul, reinvent, revamp, transform

Examples of usage

  • Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
  • The invention of the internet revolutionized the way we access information.
  • His innovative ideas have revolutionized the industry.
  • The company aims to revolutionize the transportation sector with its new product.
  • The new software has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses operate.

Translations

Translations of the word "revolutionize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revolucionar

🇮🇳 क्रांतिकारी परिवर्तन करना

🇩🇪 revolutionieren

🇮🇩 merevolusi

🇺🇦 революціонізувати

🇵🇱 zrewolucjonizować

🇯🇵 革命を起こす

🇫🇷 révolutionner

🇪🇸 revolucionar

🇹🇷 devrim yapmak

🇰🇷 혁명을 일으키다

🇸🇦 إحداث ثورة

🇨🇿 revolucionizovat

🇸🇰 revolucionizovať

🇨🇳 革命

🇸🇮 revolucionirati

🇮🇸 byltingarkenna

🇰🇿 революция жасау

🇬🇪 რევოლუციის მოხდენა

🇦🇿 inqilab etmək

🇲🇽 revolucionar

Word origin

The word 'revolutionize' originated from the Latin word 'revolutio', which means 'a turnaround'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century during a time of significant social and industrial change. The term gained popularity during periods of political upheaval and technological advancements, signifying a radical shift or transformation in various aspects of society. Today, 'revolutionize' continues to be used to describe profound changes that disrupt existing norms and introduce new innovations.

See also: revolutionarily, revolutionary, revolutionism, revolutionizing.