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renewing

[/rɪˈnjuːɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)
renovando
1. The act of making something new again or restoring it to a good condition
They are renewing the old building.
Eles estão renovando o edifício antigo.
2. Extending the validity or duration of something, such as a contract, license, or subscription
I am renewing my passport next month.
Estou renovando meu passaporte no próximo mês.
3. Restoring or revitalizing something that has become weak or diminished
Renewing our commitment to the project is essential.
Renovar nosso compromisso com o projeto é essencial.
4. Beginning something again after an interruption
They are renewing their friendship after years apart.
Eles estão renovando sua amizade após anos separados.
Synonyms
restoringrevitalizingrefreshingextendingrestarting
Antonyms
abandoningceasingstoppingexpiringlapsing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renovando
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
renovando
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
renovando
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
renovando
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

renewing one's vows
renewing a lease
renewing one's energy
renewing one's license
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