overhaul
verb (used with object)
to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition.
have overhauled
-
present perfectof overhaul.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Officials have overhauled the management of brick kilns, a major source of black carbon emissions, and taken other measures such as fining drivers of high-emission vehicles and incentivising farmers to stop agricultural burning.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
The answer is that the way the sport evaluates teams has failed to keep up with rule changes that have overhauled college football since 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
They also have overhauled their computer systems and added new mandatory training for agents in December 2021.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2023
Celtic are unbeaten in 30 Premiership games and have overhauled Europa League finalists Rangers, who held a six-point lead at the winter break.
From BBC ● May 11, 2022
"In former days, bless you, when I was in Master Chevrel's service, I should have overhauled more than two pieces of cloth by this time."
From At the Sign of the Cat & Racket by Honoré de Balzac
