redefining
Altering the definition
Redefining is the present participle of redefine—to define something again, usually in a way that changes or expands its meaning.
The word often signals transformation or challenge to conventional understanding: She's redefining what it means to be a CEO, The technology is redefining the industry.
Sometimes used loosely as a buzzword for any innovation or departure from tradition.
Complete self-transformation
- reshapingAltering structure or form
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- restructuringRearranging an existing framework
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
reworking · reconceptualization · pivoting · revamping · reinventing · recasting · reforming · remodeling
Consciously remaking one's identity
- rebrandingRevising corporate identity
- repositioningMoving to new spot
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- transformationThorough change in form
reinventing · persona · self-discovery · renewal · becoming · evolving · reclaiming · reconstructing
Changing interpretive context
- reconceptualizingReshaping foundational understanding
- reinterpretingExplaining meaning anew
- recontextualizingPlacing in new setting
- re-explainingDescribing something again
demystifying · unpacking · disambiguating · elucidating · illuminating · specifying · explicating · detailing
Growing in scope
- broadeningIncreasing in extent
- narrowingReduction in width
- delimitingFixing outer limits
- redrawingMaking an image anew
renegotiating · challenging · transgressing · pushing · shifting · blurring · delineating · demarcating
reinvention
Complete self-transformation
- reshapingAltering structure or form
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- restructuringRearranging an existing framework
overhaul · reworking · reconceptualization · pivoting · revamping · reinventing · recasting · reforming · remodeling · metamorphosis
self-reinvention
Consciously remaking one's identity
- rebrandingRevising corporate identity
- repositioningMoving to new spot
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
transformation · reinventing · persona · self-discovery · renewal · becoming · evolving · reclaiming · reconstructing · authenticity
reframing
Changing interpretive context
- reconceptualizingReshaping foundational understanding
- reinterpretingExplaining meaning anew
- recontextualizingPlacing in new setting
re-explaining · demystifying · unpacking · disambiguating · elucidating · illuminating · specifying · explicating · detailing · restating
expanding
Growing in scope
- broadeningIncreasing in extent
- narrowingReduction in width
- delimitingFixing outer limits
redrawing · renegotiating · challenging · transgressing · pushing · shifting · blurring · delineating · demarcating · reconsidering
- Transactional Analysistransactions, strokes, scripts, games, structural analysis
- shapingmolding, folding, sculpting, forming, curving
- turning pointsturning point, pivotal event, pivotal moment, crossroads, tipping point
redefiningpreserving
Protecting from deterioration
maintaining · upholding · conserving · retaining · keeping
redefiningstandardizing
Establishing uniform criteria
conforming · adhering · conventionalizing · following · accepting
redefiningaccepting
Willing to receive
conforming · following · leaving alone · reinforcing · solidifying