Sekirov Dictionary

refresh

UK /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/US /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/

verb 6
noun 3
forms 4

verb6

•
To renew or revitalize.
- Sleep refreshes the body and the mind.
To become fresh again; to be revitalized.
•
To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.
- She refreshed the page. She was still the high bidder. Good. — 2007
•
To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.
- You can save your code, refresh your browser, and see a change instantly. This simple trick turns a lowly web browser into a development environment […] — 2007
To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.
•
(informal, old-fashioned) To take refreshment; to eat or drink.
- We got within two miles of there, and stopped in the woods out of sight, where we refreshed with some brandy, and gave the two boys very large portions. — 1972

noun3

•
The process of modernizing something.
- We leave on time and immediately I'm aware of the Cummins underfloor engine. There are rattles aplenty - this train is old, tired, and needs a refresh. — 2026
The update of a display (in a web browser or similar software) to show the latest version of the data.
The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

forms

refreshed · refresht · refreshing · refreshes

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