/ rɪˈnjuː; NAmE -ˈnuː/ verb [ vn ]
1.
to begin sth 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.
to make sth 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.
to emphasize sth by saying or stating it again
SYN reiterate , 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.
to change sth that is old or damaged and replace it with sth new of the same kind :
The wiring in your house should be renewed every ten to fifteen years.