redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈve-ləp 

redeveloped; redeveloping; redevelops

transitive verb

: to develop again

especially : redesign, rebuild

redeveloper noun

Examples of redevelop in a Sentence

The city has plans to redevelop the neighborhood.

The city has plans to redevelop.

We need to make sure that these problems don't redevelop.

Recent Examples on the Web

De Jong plans to redevelop the building with 25 housing units, in a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, alongside resident amenities and a commercial space on the first floor, plans show, while restoring historic features. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

That way the property is kept up until the owner is ready to redevelop it in the future. — Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

The project, set to be finished in about 15 years, will redevelop parking lots around the United Center into thousands of residences, plus businesses and the concert hall. — Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

In 1998, the land in front of the MSI was redeveloped to move parking underground and replace the old surface lot with six acres of green space. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redevelop

• develop
• envelop

Kids Definition

redevelop

verb

re·​de·​vel·​op ˌrē-di-ˈvel-əp 

: to develop again

especially : redesign, rebuild

redeveloper noun

redevelopment

-mənt

noun