renovateverb [ T ]
uk/ˈren.ə.veɪt/us/ˈren.ə.veɪt/C1 to repair and improve something, especially a building:
He renovates old houses and sells them at a profit.
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Buildng: construction work & workers
- brick
- brick up sth
- bricklayer
- brickwork
- bridge
- builder
- develop
- glazier
- go up
- improver
- jerry-built
- joinery
- roof
- roofer
- roofing
- rouseabout
- scaffolding
- self-build
- slate
- thatch
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renovation
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/us/ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/
C1
The museum is closed for renovation.
Extensive renovations were carried out on the property.