redefine

/ ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn /

verb

1. to define (something) again or differently

Example Sentences

Protests erupted inside and outside of New Zealand’s parliament this week as the country’s far-right ACT New Zealand Party pushed a bill to redefine a treaty outlining the rights of the indigenous Māori people.

From Salon

"It redefines the norms of our society, in a way that is, I think, terribly dangerous," he said.

From BBC

“These institutions need to reflect on the appropriate balance of academic freedom with free speech and redefine diversity to include differing and legitimate viewpoints.”

From Los Angeles Times

"As part of this process, we are redefining roles and accountabilities to remove duplication and simplify structures," he said.

From BBC

"Para-dressage has given me so much and sport has empowered me to redefine what I thought was possible and to keep breaking barriers in all areas of my life," she added.

From BBC

Related Words

• reconsider
• reformulate