REVAMP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary (2025)

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revamp

(riːvæmp )

Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense revamps , present participle revamping , past tense, past participle revamped

verb

If someone revamps something, they make changes to it in order to try and improve it.

All Italy's political parties have accepted that it is time to revamp the system. [VERB noun]

...the chef at the newly revamped Albion. [VERB-ed]

Revamp is also a noun.

The revamp includes replacing the old navy uniform with a crisp blue and white cotton outfit.

revamping singular noun

Expected changes include a revamping of the courts. [+ of]

More Synonyms of revamp

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revamp in British English

(riːˈvæmp )

verb (transitive)

1.

to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

2.

something that has been renovated or revamped

3.

the act or process of revamping

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Derived forms

revamper (reˈvamper)

noun

revamping (reˈvamping)

noun

Word origin

C19: from re- + vamp2

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revamp in American English

(riˈvæmp )

US

verb transitive

1.

to vamp again or anew; specif., to renovate or revise; make over

noun

2.

the act or result of revamping

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revamp in American English

(verb riˈvæmp, noun ˈriˌvæmp)

transitive verb

1.

to renovate, redo, or revise

We've decided to revamp the entire show

noun

2.

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

a revamp of the nation's foreign policy

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Derived forms

revamper

noun

revampment

noun

Word origin

[1840–50, Amer.; re- + vamp1]

Examples of 'revamp' in a sentence

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Some 650 homes will be built on top of a revamped bus depot.

The Guardian (2015)

Summer targets The defence needs a complete revamp.

The Guardian (2017)

We both put time, effort and money into revamping it in the first two years.

The Guardian (2016)

The demand to conduct that revamp while maintaining challenges on all fronts had proved too much for the 34-year-old.

The Guardian (2015)

It was revamped in 2008.

The Guardian (2019)

It is also launching a revamped ski shuttle service to winter holiday destinations.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

It is also revamping the brand in a bid to pep up sales.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

He could now go one step farther and revamp his fashion image to accompany the new contours of his face.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

Some rooms frankly seemed a tad worn down: perhaps it's time for a revamp?

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

ENGLAND'S top clubs are seriously discussing a major revamp of the Champions League.

The Sun (2016)

COBUILD Collocations

revamp

revamp the curriculum

REVAMP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary (2025)

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