revolutionise

verb

Meaning

To change something radically or fundamentally, often through a new technology, method, or idea.

Examples

Digital streaming has revolutionised the music industry by making global libraries accessible to everyone.
New medical treatments have revolutionised the way doctors approach chronic disease management.

Synonyms: change, transform, overhaul, radically alter

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revolutionise

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.aɪz/

Definition

To change something radically or fundamentally, often through a new technology, method, or idea.

Examples

Digital streaming has revolutionised the music industry by making global libraries accessible to everyone.
New medical treatments have revolutionised the way doctors approach chronic disease management.
The introduction of high-speed rail will revolutionise travel between these two major cities.

How to Use revolutionise

revolutionise [something] (collocation): to cause a fundamental change in a specific field or object — "The new software will revolutionise our workflow."
be revolutionised by [something] (prepositional phrase): to undergo a radical change caused by an external force — "The industry was revolutionised by the advent of AI."

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