Modernize has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
"You should overhaul your car engine"
"overhaul the health care system"
2
become technologically advanced
"Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"
"Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly"
3
To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
Example Sentences
"You should overhaul your car engine"
verb
"overhaul the health care system"
verb
"Many countries in Asia are now developing at a very fast pace"
verb
"Viet Nam is modernizing rapidly"
verb
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