обновить

This is the 3239th most frequent Russian word.


обновить

To update or renew.


This usage of 'обновить' means 'to update' in the context of software or systems.

Я решил обновить программное обеспечение на компьютере.

I decided to update the software on my computer.


Here, 'обновить' is used in the sense of 'to refresh' or 'to renew' the appearance or design.

После ремонта мы решили обновить интерьер квартиры.

After the renovation, we decided to refresh the apartment's interior.


In this case, 'обновить' is metaphorically used to mean 'to renew' or 'to revitalize' a feeling or spirit.

Погода обновит наш оптимизм с приходом весны.

The weather will renew our optimism with the arrival of spring.