What is a MAKEOVER? – MAKEOVER in a Sentence
What is a MAKEOVER? – MAKEOVER in a Sentence
This video answers the question: What is a makeover and shows makeover in a sentence for increased understanding. There are specific contexts in which this word is used.
The video provides 4 examples of MAKEOVER in modern culture. Illustrations are provided and sentence examples so the student can form a strong mental association with the phrase and the picture.
Understand the modern meaning of MAKEOVER and increase your knowledge of everyday English.
Here is a transcript of the video:
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The meaning of MAKEOVER:
a complete transformation or change in the appearance of someone or something to make it more attractive
Background: The word was used in the late 1960s by hairstylists and beauticians and gradually changed from the idea of ‘refashioning’ to a total ‘restyling’, going beyond hairstyles and makeup.
Since the 1980s it has been used for other kinds of remodelling, such as interior decoration or the restructuring of a business or a change in its corporate image.
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After her makeover her friends and colleagues hardly recognized her.
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Due to advances in modern medicine, it is now possible to have a total body makeover, in which plastic surgeons can combine surgeries that required separate sessions a few years ago.
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To say this kitchen needs a makeover is an understatement!
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In the bedroom makeover, the interior designer used mirrors to good effect.
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British Petroleum (BP) carried out a logo makeover in 2000 replacing their famous 70-year-old shield design with the “Helios”, the name of the Green sun god, in an attempt to make the company appear more environmentally friendly.
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So remember, a MAKEOVER is a complete transformation in appearance of someone or something in order to make it more attractive.
It is frequently used in the context of:
- cosmetic surgery
- home improvements
- business restructuring
- corporate image
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Image Credits
Slide 3 – before and after woman
Creative Commons
https://flic.kr/p/LCgTRu
Slide 4 – plastic surgeon
Creative Commons
https://flic.kr/p/W7o2Ae
Slide 5 – dirty kitchen
Creative Commons
https://flic.kr/p/qAjY14
Slide 6 – bedroom
Public Domain
https://flic.kr/p/2j6Xvu5
Slide 7 – BP
Shield – Public Domain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BP_old_logo.svg
Helios logo – Fair Use
http://www.bp.com/
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