refine

to make something better or more perfect by removing the bad parts and improving the good ones

mejorar, perfeccionar, refinar

• refine sth

Collocations refine a process · refine an idea

• They are working to refine their business model.

  Están trabajando para mejorar su modelo de negocio.

to make a substance cleaner or purer by removing unwanted substances from it

purificar, refinar

• refine sth

Collocations refine oil · refine sugar

• The factory refines crude oil into gasoline.

  La fábrica purifica el petróleo crudo para convertirlo en gasolina.

to develop a good understanding of and appreciation for something such as art, music, or food

refinar el gusto por algo

• refine one's taste in sth

Collocations refine one's taste in art · refine one's palate

• She has refined her taste in wine over the years.

  Ha refinado su gusto por el vino a lo largo de los años.

to improve your skill or ability in something by practising it carefully and thoroughly

perfeccionar una habilidad, mejorar un arte

• refine one's skills

Collocations refine one's technique · refine one's performance

• He has refined his cooking skills over the years.

  Ha perfeccionado sus habilidades culinarias a lo largo de los años.