revamp

American  

[ree-vamp, ree-vamp] / riˈvæmp, ˈriˌvæmp /

verb (used with object)

1. to renovate, redo, or revise.

   We've decided to revamp the entire show.

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noun

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

   a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

revamp British  

/ riːˈvæmp /

verb

1. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

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noun

1. something that has been renovated or revamped

2. the act or process of revamping

Other Word Forms

• revamper noun
• revamping noun
• revampment noun

Etymology

Origin of revamp

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

Example Sentences

His influence will surely be greater off the course - planning a revamped PGA Tour schedule and perhaps taking over the US Ryder Cup captaincy.

From BBC

The worlds of TV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale will collide - literally - in an explosive crossover episode on Monday, kicking off a revamped but reduced schedule for the shows.

From BBC

The company revamped the recipe in 2016, replacing artificial dyes with colors derived from natural sources.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a revamped energy strategy published in February, Japan’s government said nuclear power offers big advantages over imported fossil fuels, such as stability of supply and low carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

To meet the demand, some high schools are revamping their shop classes and teaming up with local businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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