refurbishes; refurbished; refurbishing
: to repair and make improvements to (something, such as a building)
They are refurbishing [=renovating] the old house.
They sell refurbished computers. [=old computers that have been repaired so that they are in good condition]
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/refurbish. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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