renovationperiod
nounUK /ˌrenəˈveɪʃən ˈpɪəriəd/
US /ˌrenəˈveɪʃən ˈpɪriəd/
A renovation period is the time when people fix up and make a building look new again.
The school library was closed during the renovation period, so we read in our classrooms instead.
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2. The scheduled span of time set aside in a project plan for carrying out repairs and improvements.
The contractor added two weeks to the renovation period after finding water damage.
3. A time of change when something old is improved or refreshed, not just buildings.
The team went through a renovation period, learning new tools and updating old habits.
4. The length of time a family or business must stay away from a space while it is being fixed.
During the renovation period, the shop moved its counter to the sidewalk.