What does renew mean?

Definition

To extend the permitted borrowing period for a borrowed item.

Example sentences

• Could I renew this novel for another week? I'm only halfway through.🔊

  Could I renew this novel for another week? I'm only halfway through.

• Someone else has reserved it, so the library wouldn't let me renew it.🔊

  Someone else has reserved it, so the library wouldn't let me renew it.

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renew in other languages

• In Portuguese
• In French
• In Japanese