recondition
Make like new
To recondition something is to restore it to good working order through repair, cleaning, or replacement of worn parts.
The term applies especially to machinery, engines, and appliances: a reconditioned transmission, reconditioned office furniture.
A reconditioned item sits between new and merely used—it has been deliberately renewed rather than simply resold.
Restore worn items
- rebuildRestore after damage
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
renovate · revamp · repair · fix · mend · refit · rework · remake
Aid or maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- rebuildRestore after damage
repair · engine · transmission · carburetor · alternator · starter · compressor · pump
Apply new surface coating
- reupholsterRedo furniture covering
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- sandFine rock particles
- stainLasting surface discoloration
varnish · polish · repair · antique · vintage · woodwork · upholstery · fabric
Employ something again
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
reclaim · sustainable · eco-friendly · secondhand · thrift · donation · resale · conservation
refurbish
Restore worn items
- rebuildRestore after damage
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
overhaul · renovate · revamp · repair · fix · mend · refit · rework · remake · renew
service
Aid or maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
rebuild · repair · engine · transmission · carburetor · alternator · starter · compressor · pump · motor
refinish
Apply new surface coating
- reupholsterRedo furniture covering
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- sandFine rock particles
stain · varnish · polish · repair · antique · vintage · woodwork · upholstery · fabric · leather
reuse
Employ something again
salvage · reclaim · sustainable · eco-friendly · secondhand · thrift · donation · resale · conservation · green
refurbished
Restored to working order
debug · calibrate · update · firmware · hardware · laptop · phone · printer · appliance · troubleshoot
- renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, refurbishment
- Repair & Maintenancefix, mend, patch, restore, rebuild
- improveimprove, enhance, better, refine, upgrade
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- repair workrepair, rebuild, patch, restore, renovate
- restorerebuild, reconstruct, refurbish, rehabilitate, renovate
reconditiondiscard
Deliberately throw out
scrap · demolish · junk · dispose of · throw away
precondition, preconditions, reconditioning, reconditioned, preconditioned, reconditions, preconditioning