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

• redeveloper noun
• redevelopment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of redevelop¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + develop

Example Sentences

Silversmith, who buys industrial properties and remediates them, admits redeveloping the land has taken longer than he hoped.

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The museum, in a leafy area on the outskirts of the city, was redeveloped in 2018 with three new galleries.

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It was redeveloped in 2018 with three new galleries with social history and archaeology collections at the museum.

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Gaza will be redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza, who have suffered more than enough.

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The board is part of a 20-point plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas - including a process of demilitarising and redeveloping Gaza.

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