overhaul
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition.
My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic.
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to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision.
Next year we're going to overhaul the curriculum.
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to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race.
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to haul or turn over for examination.
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Nautical.
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to slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which the rope was drawn taut.
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to release the blocks of (a tackle).
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noun
verb
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to examine carefully for faults, necessary repairs, etc
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to make repairs or adjustments to (a car, machine, etc)
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to overtake
noun
Other Word Forms
- overhauler noun
- unoverhauled adjective
Etymology
Origin of overhaul
Example Sentences
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The secretary has long wanted to overhaul the vaccine schedule to reduce liability protection for manufacturers under the 1986 National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
An overhaul of US childhood immunisation guidelines has dropped the number of diseases children should be vaccinated against from 17 to 11.
From BBC
Any attempt to overhaul Venezuela’s oil industry will take a lot of time and money, and also require getting the locals and the nation’s military on board, said Hanke.
From MarketWatch
They said "once-in-a-generation reforms" were being considered to overhaul the justice system.
From BBC
Whether you can imagine Littler still playing at the 2060 World Championship is another matter but it is most certainly possible, making overhauling Taylor's record seem a real possibility.
From BBC
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