refurbishment

[US]/ˌriːˈfɜːbɪʃmənt/
[UK]/ˌriːˈfɜːrbɪʃmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. renovation, restoration, reconditioning (of a building)

Example Sentences

The hotel underwent a major refurbishment last year.

The company decided to invest in the refurbishment of their office space.

The old building is in need of refurbishment to make it livable again.

They are planning a refurbishment of the entire shopping mall.

The refurbishment of the historic theater preserved its original charm.

The refurbishment project is expected to take six months to complete.

The restaurant closed temporarily for refurbishment.

The refurbishment of the old train station transformed it into a modern transportation hub.

The refurbishment of the playground included new equipment and safety measures.

The refurbishment of the apartment building increased its value significantly.

Real-world Examples

Despite the recession, generous donations are paying for church refurbishment.

Source: The Economist - International

Oh, I think this office refurbishment is going to be really good!

Source: BBC Authentic English

Large signs on all the dusty doors read: 'Closed for Refurbishment'.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The sculpture gallery has a number of fine exhibits, but I'm afraid it's currently closed for refurbishment.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 11

Normally you'd be able to use it, but it'll be closed throughout September for refurbishment. I'm afraid.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Actual Test 14

Although with a refurbishment cost of $374 million, equivalent to some of the smaller stadiums, it's hardly surprising.

Source: 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

So some words are: to move in, to do a refurbishment means to change your flat or house.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

It is currently undergoing – it is currently receiving a 65 million dollar refurbishment.

Source: 2010 English Cafe

" In 2020, they said: 'Unless you can help us with refurbishment costs, we're going, ' " said Seneviratne.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

Before we moved in, we only had time for basic refurbishment. We changed floors and repainted walls a creamy color.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

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