modernize
verb [ I or T ] (UK usually modernise) uk/ˈmɒd.ən.aɪz/ us/ˈmɑː.dɚ.naɪz/
（使）现代化
to make something more modern
Much of the house has been modernized. 房子的大部分已经现代化了。
There has been a lot of opposition to modernizing working practices. 许多人反对工作制度现代化。
If they want to increase output from the factory, they'll have to modernize. 如果他们想增加工厂的产量，就必须实行现代化。