modernise
gb/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/ us/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
B2
Engelska
korszerűsít, modernizál, korszerűsödik
VERB
B2
1
korszerűsít
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
We modernised our website last month.
Múlt hónapban korszerűsítettük a weboldalunkat.
They want to modernise the school.
Korszerűsíteni akarják az iskolát.
Vanligt misstag:
In American English the usual spelling is modernize; modernise is the standard British spelling.
Betydelse
update to current standards
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
update (More general; may not imply major change or modern technology.)
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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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Teman
technology
|business
|government
|housing
|education
Definition
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.
VERB
C1
2
korszerűsít
B2
modernizál
C1
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Modernise is usually about a broad change to be more contemporary; it is not only about adding technology.
Betydelse
make less traditional
Ordkombinationer
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
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
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.)
Teman
society
|politics
|business
|culture
Definition
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.
VERB
C1
3
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
The country is modernising fast.
Az ország gyorsan korszerűsödik.
Vanligt misstag:
Don’t confuse modernise (change to become modern) with modern (already new and up to date).
Betydelse
become more modern
Ordkombinationer
a country modernises
|an economy modernises
|society modernises
|industry modernises
|rapidly modernise
|gradually modernise
|modernise quickly
|modernise over time
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
stagnate (To stop developing or improving.)
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decline (To become less successful or less developed over time.)
Teman
society
|economy
|technology
Definition
To change over time and become more modern.
To develop in a way that becomes more modern, especially in technology, industry, or social organisation.
Grammatik
Grundform
modernise
IPA
GB/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
US/mˈoʊdɚnɪs/
Stavelser och betoning
mod - ern - ise (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Ordformer
Verb
- Base: modernise
- 3rd Person Singular: modernises
- Present Participle: modernising
- Past: modernised
Ordfamilj
Forms
modernises
verb
modernising
verb
modernised
verb
Core family
modern
adjective A2
modernisation
noun B2
Related words
modernize
verb B2
modernization
noun B2
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