revamp

[ verb ree-vamp; noun ree-vamp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to renovate, redo, or revise:

   We've decided to revamp the entire show.

noun

1. an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul:

   a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

revamp

/ riːˈvæmp /

verb

1. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

1. something that has been renovated or revamped
2. the act or process of revamping

Derived Forms

• reˈvamper, noun
• reˈvamping, noun

Other Words From

• re·vamper noun
• re·vampment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + vamp ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

C19: from re- + vamp ²

Example Sentences

Nevertheless, expectation going into this campaign was high, backed up by record season-ticket sales, a revamp of the training facilities and several new signings, including winger Jack Rudoni from Huddersfield and West Bromwich Albion striker Brandon Thomas-Asante.

From BBC

The new boss's revamp of the business has been paying off so far.

From BBC

The real estate deal is part of Mattel’s efforts to revamp its office space as the company aims to bolster productivity and creativity in the workplace along with attracting new employees.

From Los Angeles Times

During the year, Ratcliffe provided an injection of £153m, as was set out in his investment into the club, for infrastructure, including a revamp of the club's training complex.

From BBC

But Germany’s planned military revamp has got bogged down in bureaucracy.

From BBC

Related Words

• clean
• overhaul
• refurbish
• rehabilitate
• remake
• remodel
• repair
• restore
• revitalize
• revive
• update