modernise
UK: ˈmɒdənaɪz | US: ˈmɑːdərnaɪz
vt. to make something modern or adapt it to contemporary standards
vi. to adopt modern methods or ideas
The word "modernise" combines "modern," derived from the Latin modernus (from modo, meaning "just now"), with the verb-forming suffix "-ise," which originates from Greek -izein via French. The suffix signifies the act of making or becoming. British English prefers "-ise," while American English uses "-ize." The term reflects the Enlightenment-era emphasis on progress and updating systems or objects to align with current trends.
The government plans to modernise the public transportation system.
Many factories had to modernise to compete globally.
She decided to modernise her wardrobe with minimalist designs.
The software was modernised to support newer devices.
Traditional schools are slowly modernising their teaching methods.