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Overhaul Common

Origin: Germanic Old English prefix

Overhaul has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

periodic maintenance on a car or machine

"it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"

2

the act of improving by renewing and restoring

"they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"

"a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed"

3

A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

"The factory decided to overhaul the entire production line after noticing a significant drop in efficiency."

Verb
1

travel past

"The sports car passed all the trucks"

2

make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

"You should overhaul your car engine"

"overhaul the health care system"

3

To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.

"The city council voted to overhaul the aging subway system before next winter arrives."

Example Sentences
"it was time for an overhaul on the tractor" noun
"they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property" noun
"a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed" noun
"The sports car passed all the trucks" verb
"You should overhaul your car engine" verb
"overhaul the health care system" verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
care improvement advance regenerate
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
interim overhaul face lift get by clear retrofit
Rhyming Words
aul caul waul saul raul gaul paul haul kaul maul esaul miaul inhaul uphaul hamaul bemaul monaul depaul rupaul saxaul
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