Verb

1. To renew or revitalize.
2. To reload a webpage on the internet.
   • 2007, Beth Harbison, Shoe Addicts Anonymous

     She refreshed the page. She was still the high bidder. Good.

3. To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.
   • 2007, Philip C Plumlee, Test Driven Ajax (on Rails)

     You can save your code, refresh your browser, and see a change instantly. This simple trick turns a lowly web browser into a development environment...

4. To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.