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renew (о договоре и т.п. 1. ~ something to begin something again after a pause or an interruption Syn: ↑resume • The army renewed its assault on the capital. • We have to renew our efforts to attract young players. • The annual dinner is a chance to renew acquaintance with old friends. 2. ~ something to make something valid for a further period of time • to renew a licence/lease/subscription/contract, etc. • How do I go about renewing my passport? • I'd like to renew these library books (= arrange to borrow them for a further period of time). 3. ~ something to emphasize something by saying or stating it again Syn: ↑reiterate, Syn: ↑repeat • to renew an appeal/a request/a complaint, etc. • Community leaders have renewed calls for a peaceful settlement. • The project is to go ahead following renewed promises of aid from the UN. 4. ~ something to change something that is old or damaged and replace it with something new of the same kind • The wiring in your house should be renewed every ten to fifteen years. • Our bones normally renew themselves constantly. OALD Alexander Demidov) |
