verb [VN]
1 to begin sth again after a pause or an interruption
SYNRESUME:
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 * 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:
to renew an appeal / a request / a complaint * 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. * Our bones normally renew themselves constantly.
