modernize

US: /ˈmɑdɝˌnaɪz/


English Vietnamese dictionary


modernize /'mɔdə:naiz/ (modernise) /'mɔdə:naiz/
  • ngoại động từ
    • 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.