Redraw Meaning in English

word

US

ɹiˈdɹɔ

ree-DRAW

UK

ɹiːdɹˈɔː

ree-DRAW

Definition

To draw something again, especially to correct or change it. This can refer to pictures, maps, or diagrams.

Usage & Nuances

'Redraw' is often used when improving, correcting, or updating an existing image, map, or diagram. Common in technical, artistic, and design contexts. Not used for writing—use 'rewrite' for text. Can also appear in computing (refreshing a window).

• Spanish: volver a dibujar - rehacer (dibujo)
• Portuguese (BR): redesenhar - refazer (desenho)
• Portuguese (PT): redesenhar - refazer (desenho)
• Chinese (Simplified): 重新绘制 - 重新画
• Chinese (Traditional): 重新繪製 - 重新畫
• Hindi: फिर से बनाना - पुनः आरेखित करना
• Arabic: إعادة رسم
• Bengali: আবার আঁকা - পুনরায় অঙ্কন করা
• Russian: перерисовать - заново нарисовать
• Japanese: 描き直す
• Vietnamese: vẽ lại
• Korean: 다시 그리다
• Turkish: yeniden çizmek
• Urdu: دوبارہ بنانا - دوبارہ کھینچنا
• Indonesian: menggambar ulang

Example Sentences

I need to redraw this picture because I made a mistake.

basic

Can you redraw the map for me?

basic

The architect had to redraw the plans.

basic

After the changes, we had to redraw everything from scratch.

natural

Sometimes the software doesn't redraw the screen properly.

natural

He decided to redraw the character in a completely new style.

natural