modernize
/ˈmɑːdɚˌnaɪz/
- Verb
- to make (something) modern and more suited to present styles or needs
- We're modernizing our kitchen with a new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher.
- The country recently announced plans to begin modernizing its army.
- The school needs a building with modernized classrooms.
- to become modern
- Older companies will need to modernize quickly if they are to survive in today's economy.