redevelop
redevelop · redevelops · redeveloped · redeveloping
To develop again or differentlyTo develop again or differently.: To convert a neighbourhood by demolishing old buildings and building new ones, or by renovating existing ones.
US/ɹidɪvˈɛləp/
» The property will soon be redeveloped.
Meaning
3 sensesTo develop again or differently.
(transitive)To convert a neighbourhood by demolishing old buildings and building new ones, or by renovating existing ones.
They dream of redeveloping the entire downtown.
(transitive)To reprogram (an app).
to redevelop an unsuccessful product for relaunch
(transitive)To intensify by a second process.
More definitions
- change the plans for the use of (land)
- formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis
- develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print
Examples
1 sentencesThe property will soon be redeveloped.
Forms
redevelops, redeveloping, redeveloped, redeveloped| Base form | redevelop · to redevelop |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | redevelops |
| Present participle | redeveloping |
| Past simple | redeveloped |
| Past participle | redeveloped |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis:reformulate
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle