overhaul

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvərˈhɔːl/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈhɔːl/

  1. To completely repair or improve something so that every part of it works well.

    1. We need to overhaul the car's engine completely.
    2. The company plans to overhaul its outdated business practices to improve efficiency.

  2. To analyze something critically and make significant changes to it.

    1. The system needs an overhaul to be effective.
    2. The government decided to overhaul the entire tax system to make it fairer for everyone.

Synonyms

renovate reconstruct remodel revamp rebuild recondition reorganize redesign
overhaul noun

  1. A complete repair or renovation to improve something.

    1. The car needs a full engine overhaul.
    2. The building underwent a complete overhaul last year to modernize its facilities.

  2. A thorough review and revision of a system or process.

    1. The project required a major overhaul before completion.
    2. The school board proposed an overhaul of the curriculum to meet new educational standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overhaul" in English means: To completely repair or improve something so that every part of it works well., To analyze something critically and make significant changes to it..

The phonetic transcription of "overhaul" is /ˌəʊvərˈhɔːl/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈhɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overhaul": renovate, reconstruct, remodel, revamp, rebuild, recondition, reorganize, redesign.

Example usage of "overhaul": "We need to overhaul the car's engine completely.". More examples on the page.