( BrE also mod·ern·ise ) / ˈmɒdənaɪz; NAmE ˈmɑːdərn-/ verb
1.
[ vn ] to make a system, methods, etc. more modern and more suitable for use at the present time
SYN update :
The company is investing $9 million to modernize its factories.
2.
[ v ] to start using modern equipment, ideas, etc. :
Unfortunately we lack the resources to modernize.
► mod·ern·iza·tion , mod·ern·isa·tion / ˌmɒdənaɪˈzeɪʃn; NAmE ˌmɑːdərnəˈz-/ noun [ U ]