remodel

[ ree-mod-l ]

verb (used with object)

, re·mod·eled, re·mod·el·ing or (especially British) re·mod·elled, re·mod·el·ling.

1. to model again.
2. to reconstruct; make over.

   Synonyms: repair, re-create, renovate, renew

remodel

verb

1. to change or alter the structure, style, or form of (something)

   expand and remodel the kitchen

2. to model again in clay, wax, etc; remould

noun

1. something that has been remodelled

Other Words From

• re·model·er especially British, re·model·ler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of remodel¹

First recorded in 1780–90; re- + model

Example Sentences

The decision comes one day after the council voted to support ending a rule that allows for renters to be evicted when landlords substantially remodel their buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

Under “just cause” eviction rules, L.A. landlords can evict tenants only for specific reasons, one of which is to “substantially remodel” their properties.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted in support of eliminating a rule that allows renters to be evicted when landlords remodel their buildings.

From Los Angeles Times

Under the city’s “just cause” eviction rules, landlords can evict tenants only for specific reasons, one of which is to “substantially remodel” their properties.

From Los Angeles Times

Tenant advocates see the remodel exemption as a loophole that lets owners evict longtime tenants in order to raise rents.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fix up
• modernize
• overhaul
• rebuild
• recondition
• redesign
• refurbish
• rehabilitate
• remake
• renovate
• restore
• revamp
• upgrade