- to provide new vigor and energy by rest, food, etc. (often used reflexively).
- to stimulate (the memory).
- to make fresh again; reinvigorate or cheer (a person, the mind, spirits, etc.).
- to freshen in appearance, color, etc., as by a restorative.
- Computers.
- to access (the most recent version of a web page) from the internet instead of from the cache: I refreshed the page to see the current stock price before executing my online trade.
- to display (an image) repeatedly, as on a CRT, in order to prevent fading.
- to read and write (the contents of dynamic storage) at intervals in order to avoid loss of data.
- to take refreshment, especially food or drink.
- to become fresh or vigorous again; revive.
- to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate
- to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations
- to stimulate (the memory)
- to replenish, as with new equipment or stores
- to display the latest updated version (of a web page or document); reload
