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ref • er • en • dum / |refa ' rendam /

[ count ] ( plural ref .er en .dums or ref .er .en da

/ |refa ' renda / )

( POLITICS ) an occasion when all the people of a country or state can vote on a political question to hold a referendum

re • fill / |ri ' fil / verb ( re . fills , re . fill ing , re . filled )

to fill something again Can I refill your glass?

re • fill / ' rifil / noun [ count ] The diner has free refills on coffee.

re • fin • er • y / ri 'fainari / noun [ count ] ( plural re . fin . er . ies )

( BUSINESS ) a factory where a particular substance is treated to make it more pure a sugar refinery oil refineries

re • flect / ri ' flekt / verb ( re flects, re . flect . ing, re . flect . ed )

to show a picture of someone or something in a mirror, water, or glass

She could see herself reflected in the mirror.

( PHYSICS ) to send back light, heat, or sound

The windows reflected the bright morning sunshine.

to show something

His music reflects his interest in African culture.

re • flec • tion / ri ' flek/n / noun

[ count ] a picture that you see in a mirror or on a shiny surface

He admired his reflection in the mirror.

[ noncount ] ( physics ) sending back light, heat, or sound

[ count ] a thing that shows what someone or something is like

Your clothes are a reflection of your personality.

re • form 1 / ri ' form / verb ( re forms , re . form . ing , re formed )

to change something to make it better

The government wants to reform the education system.

re • form 2 / ri form / noun [ count, noncount ]

a change to something to make it better economic reform

re • fresh / ri ' frej /

( re fresh . es , re . fresh ing , re . freshed )

to make someone feel less tired, less hot, or full of energy again

A good night's sleep will refresh you after your long trip.

re • freshed / ri ' frejl: / adjective

He looked refreshed after a good night's sleep.

re • fresh • ing / ri 'frejig / adjective

making you feel less tired or less hot a cold, refreshing drink

new or different in a good way

It's refreshing to meet someone who is so enthusiastic.

re • fresh • ments / ri ' frejmants /

[ plural ]

food and drinks that are available at a theater or other public event

Light refreshments will be served during the break.

re • frig • er • ate / ri ' frid3sreit / verb

( re - frig - er ates , re - frig - er - at - ing , re frig er - at - ed )

to put food or a drink in a refrigerator in order to keep it cold and fresh

Refrigerate after opening (= on a food label ) .

re • frig • er • a • tor / ri ' frid3sreitsr /

( also informal fridge / frid3 / ) noun [ count ] a metal container, usually electric, which keeps food cold but not frozen

Can you put the milk in the refrigerator? —Look at freezer .

ref • uge / refyud3 / noun [ count ]

a place where you are safe from someone or something We took refuge from the hot sun under a tree.

ref • u • gee / ,refyu' d3i / noun [ count ]

( POLITICS ) a person who must leave their country because of danger, for example a war

re • fund1 / ' rifAnd / noun [ count ]

money that is paid back to you, because you have paid too

much or because you are not happy with something you

bought

If you are not completely satisfied with the watch, you can return it for a full refund.

re • fund2 / ri ' fAnd / verb

( re - funds , re - fund ing , re - fund ed )