If there is a renewalof an activity or a situation, it starts again.
They will discuss the possible renewal of diplomatic relations. [+ of]
Is he really considering a renewal of hostilities at this stage?
Synonyms: resumption, continuation, re-establishment, recommencement More Synonyms of renewal
2. variable noun
The renewal of a document such as a licence or a contract is an official increase in the period of time for which it remains valid.
His contract came up for renewal.
The premium should be received in this office within fourteen days of the renewaldate.
Synonyms: extension More Synonyms of renewal
3. uncountable noun
Renewal of something lost, dead, or destroyed is the process of it growing again or being replaced.
...urban renewal and regeneration.
Now it is spring, a time of renewal.
Synonyms: restoration, revival, regeneration, rejuvenation More Synonyms of renewal
More Synonyms of renewal
renewal in British English
(rɪˈnjuːəl)
noun
1.
the act of renewing or state of being renewed
2.
something that is renewed
renewal in American English
(rɪˈnuəl; rɪˈnjuəl)
noun
1.
a renewing or being renewed
2.
an instance of renewing, or something renewed
renewal in Insurance
(rɪnuəl)
noun
(Insurance: General)
The renewal of an existing insurance contract is the act of continuing it for a further period.
The rates of the policy increase at each renewal as the age of the insured increases.
The renewal of an insurance policy provides continuance of coverage beyond its original termby the insurer's acceptance of the premium for a new policy term.
The renewal of an existing insurance contract is the act of continuing it for a further period.
renewal date
Examples of 'renewal' in a sentence
renewal
Was Radio 3 scrutinised during the charter renewal process?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is a time of renewal in the Alps, and no one wants to be left behind.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The war was thus a period of industrial renewal.
Hirst, Paul After Thatcher (1989)
These have safeguarded the countryside and helped to secure urban renewal for more than half a century.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Not that this process of renewal is straightforward.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We feel that the renewal premium quoted is reasonable for the cover provided.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She was there to talk about renewal and regeneration.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Raising the compulsory licence renewal age will be controversial.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Renewal leaders are filled with anticipation that there are more such times to come.
Christianity Today (2000)
The arrangement comes up for renewal next year.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But insurance firms have been let off the hook over automatic policy renewals.
The Sun (2016)
The demolition is part of a city council urban renewal programme.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In fact the process of renewal is already under way.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Do not accept a renewal quote without comparing it with prices elsewhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Officials have proposed allowing charitable donations via driving licence and passport renewals too.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
And be prepared to haggle at renewal time.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The premiums at renewal exclude cover for pre-existing medical conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Residential surveillance can last for up to six months, and renewal is possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Compensation will not be paid to people who had not been traced or who did not receive policy documents such as renewal notices.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It was part of our lease renewal, which did include a small rise in rent.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Why the staggering renewal premium?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The 1960s ended with a renewal and intensification of the Ulster question.
Hirst, Paul After Thatcher (1989)
He has won the past two renewals, he loves Punchestown and tends to run well on his seasonal debut.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He grew up in a slum in Calcutta and is thought to have returned to India after his visa renewal application failed.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
renewal
British English: renewal NOUN
If there is a renewal of an activity or a situation, it starts again.
They will discuss the possible renewal of diplomatic relations.
American English: renewal
Brazilian Portuguese: renovação
Chinese: 重新开始
European Spanish: reanudación
French: reprise
German: Erneuerung
Italian: ripresa
Japanese: 再開
Korean: 재개
European Portuguese: renovação
Latin American Spanish: reanudación
All related terms of 'renewal'
renewal date
The renewal date of an existing insurance contract is the date on which it must be renewed .
renewal quote
A quote for a piece of work is the price that someone says they will charge you to do the work.
self-renewal
the act of renewing oneself or itself
urban renewal
the process of redeveloping dilapidated or no longer functional urban areas
renewal notice
A notice is one of a number of letters that are similar or exactly the same which an organization sends to people in order to give them information or ask them to do something.