English · Work & Business
reinvent
/ˌriː.ɪnˈvɛnt/
[/ˌriː.ɪnˈvɛnt/]
to remake completely
Advancedverb
Definition
To reinvent is to change something so much that it appears entirely new. Speakers talk of reinventing themselves or an industry.
Example
He reinvented his career at the age of fifty.
He reinvented his career at the age of fifty.
Etymology
From 're-' (again) plus 'invent', from Latin 'invenire'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on reinvention, careers, and innovation.