refurbishing
verb (present participle)UK /ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃɪŋ/
US /ˌriːˈfɜːrbɪʃɪŋ/
Making something old look new and clean again.
They are refurbishing the old library so it looks bright and fresh.
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2. Cleaning and repairing something so it can be used again.
The team is refurbishing the playground equipment before summer.
3. Giving a place a fresh new look by fixing and decorating it.
She spent the weekend refurbishing her bedroom with new paint.
4. Making an old machine or device work and look like new.
The shop is refurbishing old computers to sell at a lower price.