redevelop
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Definition
- Verb:
- To change the plans for the use of (land or an area), often involving demolition and new construction.
- To formulate or develop something again, especially an idea, theory, or plan, with the aim of improving it.
- To develop a photographic negative or print for a second time to improve its quality, contrast, or colour.
Usage and Examples
- Verb (Urban Planning):
- The city council voted to redevelop the old industrial zone into a mixed-use neighborhood.
- They plan to redevelop the waterfront with parks, shops, and apartments.
- Verb (Idea/Theory):
- After receiving feedback, the team had to redevelop their entire marketing strategy.
- The scientist redeveloped the hypothesis to account for the new experimental data.
- Verb (Photography):
- The photographer redeveloped the film negatives to achieve a darker, more dramatic contrast.
- This print is too light; I need to redevelop it.
Advanced Usage
- "To be redeveloped" (Passive Voice): Often used to describe areas undergoing transformation.
- The district is being redeveloped and will look completely different in two years.
- "Redevelop into": Specifies the new purpose or form.
- The old factory was redeveloped into luxury lofts.
Variants and Related Words
- Redevelopment (n): The process or action of redeveloping land or an area.
- The urban redevelopment project created thousands of new jobs.
- Developer (n): A person or company that develops land or property.
- Redeveloper (n): A person or company that specializes in redevelopment projects.
Synonyms
- Revamp: To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to (often for ideas or systems).
- Renovate: To restore to a good state of repair (typically for buildings).
- Regenerate: To bring new and more vigorous life to an area or institution.
- Overhaul: To examine thoroughly and make necessary repairs or changes.
Related Phrases
- Brownfield redevelopment: The process of cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated or previously used industrial land.
- The city's policy encourages brownfield redevelopment over using untouched green spaces.
Verb
- change the plans for the use of (land)
- formulate or develop again, of an improved theory or hypothesis
- develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print