refresh

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfrɛʃ/

verb

  • 1 [with object] give new strength or energy to; reinvigorate: the shower had refreshed her (as adjective refreshed) I awoke feeling calm and refreshed
  • stimulate or jog (someone’s memory) by checking or going over previous information: he was able to refresh her memory on many points
  • revise or update (skills or knowledge): short-term courses give nurses an opportunity to refresh their skills
  • Computing update the display on (a screen): refresh the screen frequently to make mistakes easier to identify
  • place or keep (food) in cold water so as to cool it or maintain its freshness: drain the eggs and refresh them immediately in cold water
  • 2chiefly North American pour more (drink) for someone or refill (a container) with drink: the tea is cold and the pot needs refreshing

noun

Computing
  • an act or function of updating the display on a screen: [with modifier]: a faster-running system with snappy screen refreshes [mass noun]: a poor screen display which relies on scrolling refresh

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French refreschier, from re- 'back' + fres(che) 'fresh'