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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRefurbish
/ˌriːˈfɜːr.bɪʃ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To renovate or redecorate something, especially to improve its appearance or functionality.
"The company decided to refurbish the old office to create a more modern workspace." - 2
To restore or improve the condition of an item, often through repairs or updates.
"They plan to refurbish the vintage furniture before selling it."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English prefix re- (meaning 'again') combined with the Middle English verb 'furbish', which traces back to the Old French 'forbiwir' (of Germanic origin). It entered the English language in the late 17th century, originally meaning to brighten, polish, or clean up, and later evolved to describe the extensive renovation or remodeling of rooms, equipment, or machinery.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Refurbish" is said worldwide
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rénover
Transliteration: rénover
"Ils ont décidé de rénover l'ancien bâtiment."
renovieren
Transliteration: renovieren
"Wir planen, das alte Haus zu renovieren."
ristrutturare
Transliteration: ristrutturare
"Hanno deciso di ristrutturare l'appartamento."
renovar
Transliteration: renovar
"Decidieron renovar la casa antigua."
renovar
Transliteration: renovar
"Eles decidiram renovar o escritório antigo."
नवीनीकरण करना
Transliteration: navinīkaraṇ karnā
"उन्होंने पुराने घर का नवीनीकरण करने का निर्णय लिया।"
翻新
Transliteration: fānxīn
"他们决定翻新旧办公室。"
개조하다
Transliteration: gaejohada
"그들은 오래된 사무실을 개조하기로 결정했다."
改装する
Transliteration: kaisō suru
"彼らは古いオフィスを改装することに決めました。"
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