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reinvent

1 of 1verb
/ˌriɪnˈvɛnt/
Forms:reinvents,reinventing,reinvented,reinvented
1

to completely change one's job or way of living

transitive
  • After years in finance, she decided to reinvent herself as a yoga instructor.
  • He reinvented his career by starting his own business in a completely different industry.
  • Following the loss of her job, she took the opportunity to reinvent her life by traveling the world.
  • They reinvented their lifestyle by embracing minimalism and sustainability.
  • They reinvented their lives by traveling the world.
2

to make something functional or relevant once more by reintroducing it

transitive
  • She reinvented her grandmother’s recipes, making them popular at her restaurant.
  • Vinyl records were reinvented as a trendy medium for music lovers.
  • After decades, the brand reinvented its iconic product to suit today's technology.
  • The city reinvented its abandoned warehouses into bustling art galleries.
  • Farmers are reinventing ancient techniques to adapt to climate change.