modernise
/'mɔdə:naiz/ Cách viết khác : (modernise) /'mɔdə:naiz/
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The company decided to modernise its office with new computers and furniture.
Definition
Verb (transitive):
- To adapt or update something to contemporary standards, methods, or technologies; to make something modern.
- To renovate or revise something to bring it into line with current ideas, styles, or systems.
Verb (intransitive):
- To become modern; to adopt modern ways, techniques, or technologies.
Usage and Examples
- Transitive verb (to make something modern):
- The company plans to modernise its factory with new automated machinery.
- The government allocated funds to modernise the public transportation system.
- Intransitive verb (to become modern):
- As the economy grows, the country continues to modernise rapidly.
- The industry had to modernise to remain competitive in the global market.
Advanced Usage
- "to modernise something along the lines of...": To update something following a particular model or principle.
- They aim to modernise the curriculum along the lines of more interactive, student-centered learning.
- In economic or developmental contexts, "modernise" often implies a broad societal shift towards industrialization, technological adoption, and contemporary social structures.
Variants and Related Words
- Modernisation (noun, chiefly British English): The process of modernising.
- The modernisation of the infrastructure is a key government project.
- Moderniser (noun): A person who advocates for or implements modernisation.
- He was seen as a moderniser within the traditional political party.
- Modern (adjective): Relating to the present or recent times; characterized by contemporary ideas or styles.
- Modernize (verb): The standard spelling in American English. The meaning is identical to "modernise".
Synonyms
- Update: To make something more modern or current.
- Renovate: To restore to a good state of repair; to modernize by repairing or remodeling.
- Revamp: To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
- Overhaul: To examine thoroughly and make necessary repairs or changes.
Antonyms
- Antiquate: To make old or obsolete.
- Outdate: To cause to become out-of-date.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
(Note: "Modernise" itself is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The action is typically expressed directly or with prepositions like "to modernise for [a purpose]"). - To bring something up to date: A common phrase with a similar meaning to "modernise". - We need to bring our security protocols up to date.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common idioms centered specifically on the word "modernise". The concept is usually expressed directly.)
The company decided to modernise its office with new computers and furniture.
Verb
- make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
- You should overhaul your car engine
- overhaul the health care system
- become technologically advanced
- Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace
- Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly