overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl 
overhauled; overhauling; overhauls
1
a
: to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled—
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b(1)
: repair
The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2)
: to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2
: to haul or drag over
3
: overtake
The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
Examples of overhaul in a Sentence
The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
They had to overhaul their original plans.
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
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The Sharks roster has almost been completely overhauled since then, with only team captain Logan Couture and defensemen Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Mario Ferraro still left from that 2019-2020 season.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The ballot measure would have overhauled the current system of electing judges at regular terms and was retroactive, meaning judges could remain on the bench even if they are individually voted off.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
To begin overhauling your data strategy, consider the following:
• Explore innovative methods for first-party data collection, such as QR code campaigns, interactive content or immersive AR experiences.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The town is planning to overhaul its patchy road network in a bid to ease congestion.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The ballot measure would have overhauled the current system of electing judges at regular terms and was retroactive, meaning judges could remain on the bench even if they are individually voted off.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
To begin overhauling your data strategy, consider the following:
• Explore innovative methods for first-party data collection, such as QR code campaigns, interactive content or immersive AR experiences.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The town is planning to overhaul its patchy road network in a bid to ease congestion.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhaul. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl
1
: to make a thorough examination of and make necessary repairs and adjustments on
overhaul an engine
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