Inggeris

modernise

gb/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/ us/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
B2 Inggeris
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Kata kerja B2 action
1

update to current standards

To make something more modern or up to date.

Corak penggunaan: modernise [something]
Kesilapan biasa:
In American English the usual spelling is modernize; modernise is the standard British spelling.
Sinonim
update (More general; may not imply major change or modern technology.) | upgrade (Often focuses on improving performance, especially with equipment or software.) | renovate (Used especially for buildings; focuses on improving condition and appearance.)
Antonim
preserve (To keep something as it is, especially its older or traditional features.) | downgrade (To make something lower in quality or capability, the opposite of improving it.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
technology |business |government |housing |education
Contoh
  • The company modernised its IT systems to support remote work.
  • They modernised the kitchen while keeping the original wooden floors.
  • The government plans to modernise rail services over the next five years.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • We modernised our website last month.
  • They want to modernise the school.
Kata kerja C1 action
2

make less traditional

To change old ways of thinking or working to newer ones.

Corak penggunaan: modernise [an organisation/policy/law/attitude]
Kesilapan biasa:
Modernise is usually about a broad change to be more contemporary; it is not only about adding technology.
Sinonim
reform (Emphasises correcting or improving a system, often through policy changes.) | liberalise (Often specifically means making rules less strict or allowing more freedom.)
Antonim
conserve (To resist change and keep existing, often traditional, ideas or systems.) | entrench (To make an existing practice or system harder to change.)
Kolokasi
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
Tema
society |politics |business |culture
Contoh
  • The new leader promised to modernise the organisation’s culture.
  • Campaigners are calling on parliament to modernise the law.
  • The university is modernising its policies on flexible working.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • They want to modernise the rules.
  • The manager is trying to modernise the company culture.
Kata kerja C1 process
3

become more modern

To change over time and become more modern.

Corak penggunaan: [place/country/industry] modernises
Kesilapan biasa:
Don’t confuse modernise (change to become modern) with modern (already new and up to date).
Sinonim
develop (Broader and not necessarily about becoming modern or up to date.) | advance (Often suggests progress in capability, especially in science or industry.)
Antonim
stagnate (To stop developing or improving.) | decline (To become less successful or less developed over time.)
Kolokasi
a country modernises |an economy modernises |society modernises |industry modernises |rapidly modernise |gradually modernise |modernise quickly |modernise over time
Tema
society |economy |technology
Contoh
  • Over the past decade, the city has modernised rapidly.
  • As the economy modernised, more people moved into office jobs.
  • The industry is modernising, with more automation and fewer manual roles.
Contoh untuk pelajar
  • The country is modernising fast.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
modernise
IPA
GB/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
US/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
Suku kata dan tekanan
mod - ern - ise (3 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Bentuk kata
Verb
  • Base: modernise
  • 3rd Person Singular: modernises
  • Present Participle: modernising
  • Past: modernised
Keluarga kata
Forms
modernises verb modernising verb modernised verb
Core family
modern adjective A2 modernisation noun B2
Related words
modernize verb B2 modernization noun B2
Advanced or less common
modernity noun C1 modernism noun C1 modernist noun
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