refurbishing
Making like new
Refurbishing is the process of renovating, cleaning, or restoring something to good condition.
The term applies to everything from electronics to furniture to buildings: The company specializes in refurbishing old laptops.
Refurbished goods are typically sold at a discount, positioned between new and used: I bought a refurbished phone for half the price.
Return to earlier state
- repairRestore to working order
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- refinishApply new surface coating
- rehabilitateReturn to good condition
rebuild · mend · fix · salvage · recover · antique · vintage · classic
Reconstruct or redesign
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
- redesignCreate anew with changes
- reconstructBuild again from remains
makeover · rehab · refit · update · rework · gutting · flooring · fixtures
Raise to higher standard
- updateNew version or information
- digitalizeConvert to electronic form
- automateMake self-operating
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
contemporary · streamline · technology · hardware · software · interface · energy-efficient · appliances
Not harming the environment
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- reclaimTake back possession
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
recycle · green · renewable · circular · second-life · sustainable · low-impact · carbon-neutral
Restore youthful vigor
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- refreshRestore energy or newness
- renewMake valid again
- regenerateRestore by regrowing
reinvigorate · rebirth · resurgence · renaissance · reclamation · revival · facelift · turnaround
Inherited cultural legacy
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- historicalOf documented times
- protectionGuarding against harm
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
archival · landmark · monument · architectural · authentic · curating · safeguarding · legacy
restore
Return to earlier state
- repairRestore to working order
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- refinishApply new surface coating
rehabilitate · rebuild · mend · fix · salvage · recover · antique · vintage · classic · period
remodel
Reconstruct or redesign
reconstruct · makeover · rehab · refit · update · rework · gutting · flooring · fixtures · cabinetry
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- updateNew version or information
- digitalizeConvert to electronic form
- automateMake self-operating
retrofit · contemporary · streamline · technology · hardware · software · interface · energy-efficient · appliances · HVAC
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
salvage · recycle · green · renewable · circular · second-life · sustainable · low-impact · carbon-neutral · energy-efficient
rejuvenate
Restore youthful vigor
regenerate · reinvigorate · rebirth · resurgence · renaissance · reclamation · revival · facelift · turnaround · transformation
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- historicalOf documented times
- protectionGuarding against harm
stewardship · archival · landmark · monument · architectural · authentic · curating · safeguarding · legacy · provenance
- cost cuttingcost cutting, budgeting, cost reduction, budget, budget cuts
- e-wastee-waste, computers, laptops, smartphones, phones
- waste reductionreuse, recycle bin, refill, upcycle, downcycle
- antiquesantiques, antique furniture, antique, antique coins, Greek vases
- recyclingrecycle, recycling, recycling bin, recycle bin, recycling bins
- frugalityfrugality, thrift, frugal, penny-pinching, economize
refurbishingdiscarding
Removing what's unwanted
throwing away · junking · scrapping · trashing · ditching
refurbishingneglecting
Failing to attend to
deteriorating · ruining · degrading · running down · dilapidating
refurbishingdemolishing
Destroying a structure completely
destroying · wrecking · dismantling · razing · tearing down
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