overhaul
verb (used with object)
to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition.
overhauling
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present participleof overhaul.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He called a meeting for Tuesday with regional presidents to discuss overhauling the country's often-dilapidated school buildings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
He acquired a 27.7% stake in Man Utd in 2024, and has since restructured the organisation, overseeing 450 redundancies, overhauling senior management and sacking two managers.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Marc Jacobs might be best known for his catwalk creations, but in 2019, he took on the ambitious project of overhauling a $9.17 million Frank Lloyd Wright–designed property that he purchased on a whim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
He spent time in Southern California over the offseason to get a head start on overhauling his swing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
There was a flurry of overhauling and painting and mending to be done.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
