overhaul
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over·haul

transitive verb \ˌō-vər-ˈhl\

Definition of OVERHAUL

1
a : to examine thoroughly
b (1) : repair
(2) : to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
2
: to haul or drag over
3
over·haul \ˈō-vər-ˌhl\ noun

Examples of OVERHAUL

  1. The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
  2. They had to overhaul their original plans.
  3. Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.

First Known Use of OVERHAUL

1705

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