modernize
US: /ˈmɑdɝˌnaɪz/
English Vietnamese dictionary
modernize /'mɔdə:naiz/ (modernise) /'mɔdə:naiz/
- ngoại động từ
- hiện đại hoá; đổi mới
- hiện đại hoá; đổi mới
- nội động từ
- thành hiện đại; thành mới
Advanced English dictionary
(BrE also modernise) + verb
1 [VN] to make a system, methods, etc. more modern and more suitable for use at the present time
Synonym: UPDATE
The company is investing $9 million to modernize its factories. + a campaign to modernize the voting system
2 [V] to start using modern equipment, ideas, etc: Unfortunately we lack the resources to modernize.
modernization, modernisation noun [U]
Thesaurus dictionary
v.
renovate, streamline, redo, redecorate, refurbish, refurnish, update, do over, rejuvenate, refresh, revamp, redesign, remodel, refashion, remake:
We installed air conditioning when we modernized our offices.