redevelop

[ree-di-vel-uhp]

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.

verb (used without object)

1. to develop again.

redevelop

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• redevelopment noun
• redeveloper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of redevelop¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + develop

Example Sentences

It will take about two years to redevelop the site as housing, Meritage told the city.

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The theaters’ owners, the Decurion Corp., which is controlled by the Forman family, have said they remain committed to redeveloping the property, though no timeline has been announced.

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The local authority has redeveloped it into a residential area full of low-rise apartment buildings and shops - there's even a lake.

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Superfund site — with the long-term goal of redeveloping it into new housing and parkland.

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The parcels could be sold, leased long term or redeveloped as part of a joint venture.

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