Refurbish
(verb)
- To renovate or restore something to a like-new condition.
- To improve or update something.
Origin:
From the old french refurbir, from re- meaning "again" and furnish meaning "to provide with necessary equipment".
Examples:
- The landlord decided to refurbish the old building to attract new tenants.
- The company decided to refurbish its image with a new logo and advertising campaign.
- The antique dealer refurbished the old table to sell it at a higher price.
- The school refurbished its computer lab with new equipment.
- The hotel decided to refurbish its rooms to keep up with the competition.