modernise
gb/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/ us/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
B2
Anglais
korszerűsít, modernizál, korszerűsödik
VERBE
B2
1
korszerűsít
B2
Schéma d’usage :
modernise [something]
The company modernised its IT systems to support remote work.
A vállalat korszerűsítette az informatikai rendszereit, hogy támogassa a távmunkát.
They modernised the kitchen while keeping the original wooden floors.
Korszerűsítették a konyhát, miközben megtartották az eredeti fapadlót.
The government plans to modernise rail services over the next five years.
Exemples pédagogiques
We modernised our website last month.
Múlt hónapban korszerűsítettük a weboldalunkat.
They want to modernise the school.
Korszerűsíteni akarják az iskolát.
Erreur fréquente :
In American English the usual spelling is modernize; modernise is the standard British spelling.
Sens
update to current standards
Collocations
modernise infrastructure
|modernise a system
|modernise equipment
|modernise a factory
|modernise operations
|modernise the curriculum
|modernise the economy
|modernise public services
|modernise the armed forces
|modernise a home
Synonymes
update (More general; may not imply major change or modern technology.)
|
upgrade (Often focuses on improving performance, especially with equipment or software.)
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renovate (Used especially for buildings; focuses on improving condition and appearance.)
Antonymes
preserve (To keep something as it is, especially its older or traditional features.)
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downgrade (To make something lower in quality or capability, the opposite of improving it.)
Thèmes
technology
|business
|government
|housing
|education
Définition
To make something more modern or up to date.
To change something so that it uses modern methods, design, or technology and is more suitable for present-day needs.
VERBE
C1
2
korszerűsít
B2
modernizál
C1
Schéma d’usage :
modernise [an organisation/policy/law/attitude]
The new leader promised to modernise the organisation’s culture.
Az új vezető megígérte, hogy modernizálja a szervezeti kultúrát.
Campaigners are calling on parliament to modernise the law.
Az aktivisták arra szólítják fel a parlamentet, hogy korszerűsítse a törvényt.
The university is modernising its policies on flexible working.
Exemples pédagogiques
They want to modernise the rules.
Korszerűsíteni akarják a szabályokat.
The manager is trying to modernise the company culture.
A vezető megpróbálja modernizálni a vállalati kultúrát.
Erreur fréquente :
Modernise is usually about a broad change to be more contemporary; it is not only about adding technology.
Sens
make less traditional
Collocations
modernise the party
|modernise management
|modernise labour laws
|modernise regulations
|modernise the constitution
|modernise attitudes
|modernise working practices
|modernise governance
|modernise the institution
|modernise the public sector
Synonymes
reform (Emphasises correcting or improving a system, often through policy changes.)
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liberalise (Often specifically means making rules less strict or allowing more freedom.)
Antonymes
conserve (To resist change and keep existing, often traditional, ideas or systems.)
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entrench (To make an existing practice or system harder to change.)
Thèmes
society
|politics
|business
|culture
Définition
To change old ways of thinking or working to newer ones.
To change ideas, rules, or an organisation so that they are more progressive and less traditional.
VERBE
C1
3
Schéma d’usage :
[place/country/industry] modernises
Over the past decade, the city has modernised rapidly.
Az elmúlt évtizedben a város gyorsan korszerűsödött.
As the economy modernised, more people moved into office jobs.
Ahogy a gazdaság korszerűsödött, egyre többen kezdtek irodai munkát végezni.
The industry is modernising, with more automation and fewer manual roles.
Exemples pédagogiques
The country is modernising fast.
Az ország gyorsan korszerűsödik.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t confuse modernise (change to become modern) with modern (already new and up to date).
Sens
become more modern
Collocations
a country modernises
|an economy modernises
|society modernises
|industry modernises
|rapidly modernise
|gradually modernise
|modernise quickly
|modernise over time
Synonymes
develop (Broader and not necessarily about becoming modern or up to date.)
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advance (Often suggests progress in capability, especially in science or industry.)
Antonymes
stagnate (To stop developing or improving.)
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decline (To become less successful or less developed over time.)
Thèmes
society
|economy
|technology
Définition
To change over time and become more modern.
To develop in a way that becomes more modern, especially in technology, industry, or social organisation.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
modernise
API
GB/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
US/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
Syllabes et accentuation
mod - ern - ise (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: modernise
- 3rd Person Singular: modernises
- Present Participle: modernising
- Past: modernised
Famille de mots
Forms
modernises
verb
modernising
verb
modernised
verb
Core family
modern
adjective A2
modernisation
noun B2
Related words
modernize
verb B2
modernization
noun B2
Expressions
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