refresh
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: refreshes · refreshed
Sense 1
To renew or revitalize.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To become fresh again; to be revitalized.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
The update of a display (in a web browser or similar software) to show the latest version of the data.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “refresh” mean?
To renew or revitalize.
Is “refresh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.