[rip.en] vb rip.ened ; rip.en.ing vi (1561): to grow or become ripe ~ vt 1: to make ripe
2. a: to bring to completeness or perfection b: to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color c: to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration -- rip.en.er n