overhaul

/'ouvəhɔ:l/
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overhaul

The mechanic performs a complete overhaul of the car's engine.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A thorough examination and repair: A comprehensive process of checking, repairing, or improving something, often a machine or system, to restore it to good condition.
    • A major renovation or renewal: A significant update or modernization of a system, process, or structure.

  2. Verb:

    • To examine thoroughly and repair or improve: To take apart, inspect, and repair a machine or system completely.
    • To overtake or catch up with: (Less common) To pass another vehicle, especially in a race or while sailing.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The old factory is closed for a complete overhaul.
    • The government announced a major overhaul of the tax code.

  • Verb:

    • The mechanic will overhaul the aircraft's engine next week.
    • We need to overhaul our website to make it more user-friendly.
    • The sailboat managed to overhaul its competitor in the final stretch.
Advanced Usage

  • "to give something an overhaul": To subject something to a thorough process of repair and improvement.

    • The company gave its brand image a complete overhaul.

  • "in need of an overhaul": Describing something that requires extensive repair or modernization.

    • The public transportation system is desperately in need of an overhaul.
Variants and Related Words
  • Overhauling (gerund/noun): The act or process of overhauling.
    • The overhauling of the engine took three days.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Renovation, reconditioning, refurbishment, revamp, restoration.
  • Verb: Repair, recondition, refurbish, revamp, modernize, overtake.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Overhaul" is not commonly used in standard phrasal verb constructions. Its meanings are typically contained within the single verb form.)

Related Idioms
  • "A top-to-bottom overhaul": An idiom emphasizing a complete and thorough renovation, leaving no part untouched.
    • The new manager initiated a top-to-bottom overhaul of the department's procedures.
overhaul

The mechanic performs a complete overhaul of the car's engine.

Noun
  1. the act of improving by renewing and restoring
    • they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
    • a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed
  2. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
    • it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
Verb
  1. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
    • You should overhaul your car engine
    • overhaul the health care system
  2. travel past
    • The sports car passed all the trucks

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