make over

verb

1. to transfer the title or possession of (property, etc)

2. to renovate or remodel

   she made over the dress to fit her sister

noun

1. a complete remodelling

2. a series of alterations, including beauty treatments and new clothes, intended to make a noticeable improvement in a person's appearance

Idioms and Phrases

Redo, renovate, as in We're making over the playroom into an additional bedroom . [Late 1600s]

Change or transfer ownership, usually through a legal document, as in She made over the house to her daughter . This usage was first recorded in 1546.

Example Sentences

Notably, High Society was responsible for making over 100 suits for Arnold Schwarzenegger — Han’s favorite client.

From Los Angeles Times

Police are still investigating both deaths and said a number of arrests were made over the weekend.

From BBC

The Police Service of Northern Ireland are still investigating both deaths and said a number of arrests were made over the weekend.

From BBC

All arrangements were made over WhatsApp, including a live video call where a tailor in Nigeria guided her and her mum through taking measurements.

From BBC

Mitchell may still have decisions to make over his starting XV, with some big names missing and this match serving as a final audition for some and a dress rehearsal for others.

From BBC

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