redevelop

American  

[ree-di-vel-uhp] / ˌri dɪˈvɛl əp /

verb (used with object)

1. to develop (something) again.

2. Photography. to submit (a film or the like) to a second development, as to intensify or tone it.

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verb (used without object)

1. to develop again.

redevelop British  

/ ˌriːdɪˈvɛləp /

verb

1. to rebuild or replan (a building, area, etc)

2. photog to develop (a negative or print) for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc

3. to develop (something) again

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Other Word Forms

• redeveloper noun
• redevelopment noun

Etymology

Origin of redevelop

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + develop

Example Sentences

BBC News NI previously reported that the site of the former Fort Bar, which runs alongside Wilson's Lane, had been earmarked for being redeveloped into 16 apartments and three retail units.

From BBC

Meanwhile, the UK is waiting for its own £100m plan to redevelop the British embassy in Beijing to be approved by China's authorities.

From BBC

Foot-traffic growth at the locations Align wants to redevelop has lagged behind that of average Safeway levels over the past two years, Placer.ai data shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, the UK is waiting for its own £100m plan to redevelop the British Embassy in Beijing to be approved by China's authorities.

From BBC

In Pustilnikov’s case, that means renting to nonprofits to generate some income until he can redevelop the property for luxury housing.

From Los Angeles Times