overhaul, modernize, modernise
(verb) make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; “You should overhaul your car engine”; “overhaul the health care system”
modernize, modernise, develop
(verb) become technologically advanced; “Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace”; “Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
modernize (third-person singular simple present modernizes, present participle modernizing, simple past and past participle modernized)
(transitive) To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
(intransitive) To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways
• (make (something old) modern): bring/make up to date, rejuvenate, renew, renovate, upgrade
• demonizer
Source: Wiktionary
Mod"ern*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modernized; p. pr. & vb. n. Modernizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. moderniser.]
Definition: To render modern; to adapt to modern person or things; to cause to conform to recent or present usage or taste. Percy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
