redefine

re·de·fine | \ ˌrē-di-ˈfīn

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redefined; redefining; redefines

Definition of redefine

transitive verb

1 : to define (something, such as a concept) again : reformulate had to redefine their terms

2a : to reexamine or reevaluate especially with a view to change

b : transform sense 1c

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Examples of redefine in a Sentence

learning that he had been adopted forced him to completely redefine his identity

Recent Examples on the Web In a sea of daring celebrities redefining and twisting menswear codes, including Ezra Miller, Lil Nas X, and more, the actor has levelled up his fashion sense in a stealthier way instead. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Shia LaBeouf Continues His Winning Streak of Statement Shoes," 6 Nov. 2019 This might be California’s new normal: Blackouts and fires are redefining the prosperous state, from wineries to hardware stores to mobile home communities. — Alex Horton, Washington Post, "California braces for another day of ‘critical fire weather’ as a new blaze rages," 1 Nov. 2019 The case is one of several that could ultimately reach the Supreme Court and redefine the relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government. — Kristine Phillips, USA TODAY, "Impeachment: House and White House agree that neither wants a federal judge to decide whether a witness must testify," 31 Oct. 2019 In fact, redefining the A-word for women is something of a personal mission for Burch. — Pamela Hanson, Glamour, "The World Is Finally Catching Up With Tory Burch," 25 Oct. 2019 Get our daily newsletter That book redefined the spy novel and relaunched its author’s career. — The Economist, "John le Carré’s 25th novel is blisteringly contemporary," 17 Oct. 2019 Now in its 15th year, San Diego Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday by raising a glass to a new way for diners to customize their meal — and even redefine what a meal is. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "12 things to do this weekend: Adams Avenue Street Fair, Pacific Islander Festival, ArtWalk Carlsbad and more," 20 Sep. 2019 In similar fashion, Kevin Abstract, a black rapper from Texas, has been redefining assumptions about boy bands and rappers as a founder of musical collective Brockhampton. — Prince Shakur, Teen Vogue, "Frank Ocean, Moonlight, and the New Era of Queer Black Men in Pop Culture," 26 Mar. 2019 The company is making a big bet on a city that less than a year ago lost its bid for Amazon’s second headquarters, a project that would have redefined the city’s economy. — Ally Marotti, chicagotribune.com, "Uber wants to hire 2,000 more employees in Chicago. Here’s what that means for the tech industry.," 13 Sep. 2019

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