Offices into housing

To improve or modernize something by making changes to it // The company is revamping its website to make it more user-friendly

Being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; very common // Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society

To add or install new features or equipment to something that was not originally designed for them // The old building was retrofitted with energy-efficient windows.

Unwelcoming or unfriendly; not suitable for living or growing // The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants and animals

Something that encourages a person to do something // The government offered tax incentives to encourage people to buy electric cars.

Covering a large area; spreading out over a wide area // The city's sprawling suburbs stretched for miles

In a very enthusiastic or uncontrolled way // The children were wildly excited about the trip to the zoo

To change the zoning regulations of an area // The city rezoned the area to allow for more residential development

An unusual or peculiar habit, characteristic, or feature // The old house had a few quirks, like creaky floorboards and a leaky faucet

A specialized segment of a market for a particular kind of product or service // The company found a niche in the market for organic baby food