revamping

[/rɪˈvæmpɪŋ/]
noun, gerund/present participle
reformulação, renovação, remodelação
1. The process of improving or renovating something by making significant changes to its structure, design, or function
The company is revamping its website to improve user experience.
A empresa está reformulando seu site para melhorar a experiência do usuário.
2. Repairing or restoring something to a better condition
They are revamping the old building with modern facilities.
Eles estão renovando o prédio antigo com instalações modernas.
3. Making substantial changes to a system, plan, or organization
The government announced a revamping of the education system.
O governo anunciou uma remodelação do sistema educacional.
In Brazil, 'revamping' is frequently used in business and technology contexts, often borrowed directly from English in corporate environments. In the USA, it's commonly applied to urban development, corporate restructuring, and personal makeovers. The term has become increasingly prevalent in both cultures with the rise of digital transformation and startup culture.
NYC Slang
makeover, overhaul, refresh
Synonyms / Sinônimos
renovationremodelingrestructuringoverhaulredesignrefurbishment
Antonyms / Antônimos
deteriorationneglectabandonment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reformulação, renovação
Most common and understood across Brazil
São Paulo
remodelação, revamp
More business-oriented usage; sometimes uses English term directly
Rio de Janeiro
renovação, atualização
Slightly more colloquial approach to the term
Portugal
remodelação, renovação
Similar usage to Brazil; formal and business contexts

Related Words

revamprenovationupdatemodernizerefurbishredesign

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something a facelift
breathe new life into something
start from scratch
turn something around
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