verb
to give something a new meaning or describe it in a new way
The new technology could redefine the way we work.
Common phrases & grammar
redefine success · redefine the role
American English
How to pronounce redefine
verbB2
reedihFAIN
/ɹi.ɾɪˈfaɪn/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
to give something a new meaning or describe it in a new way
What to listen for
In “redefine,” the strongest stress is on the last syllable: /ˌɹi.ɾɪˈfaɪn/. The first syllable has lighter stress.
Meanings & examples
Related words & forms
The final e is dropped before -ed and -ing: redefined, redefining.