Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retread
verb
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
Definition
To recast or rework a previously established idea, design, or item.
Examples
- After considering several plots for his new novel, he decided to retread an old one with a modern twist.
- The team was criticized for retreading the same strategies instead of innovating new ones.
Meaning
Retread refers to the process of renewing or refurbishing, often used in the context of tires but can also apply metaphorically to ideas or concepts.
Synonyms
- rework
- revise
- recast
- renew
- recycle
