modernizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to modernize, to update

   to make something more modern or current by introducing new methods, equipment, or ideas

2. 2.

   to upgrade

   to improve infrastructure, systems, or facilities with contemporary technology or standards

Examples

• "A empresa está modernizando seu sistema de computadores."

  The company is modernizing its computer system.

• "O governo prometeu modernizar a infraestrutura do país."

  The government promised to modernize the country's infrastructure.

• "Precisamos modernizar nossos processos para ficar competitivos."

  We need to modernize our processes to stay competitive.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used in business, technology, and government contexts. Often collocates with sistema, infraestrutura, equipamento, processos. The reflexive form "modernizar-se" means "to modernize oneself" or "to get with the times."