Overhaul

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

Overhaul (verb)

  1. to repair or improve something so it works better.
  2. to carefully check something to make it better or correct mistakes.

Examples

  • They decided to overhaul the old engine.
  • The company plans to overhaul its outdated software.

Common collocations: overhaul a system, overhaul an engine, completely overhaul, overhaul procedures, overhaul thoroughly

Overhaul (noun)

  1. a process of fixing or improving something completely.
  2. a detailed check to improve or correct something.

Examples

  • The car needs a major overhaul.
  • After the overhaul, the machine worked perfectly.

Synonyms of Overhaul

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overhaul

  • when discussing maintenance or repair