rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 

reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as

a

: revise

b

: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Synonyms

• modify
• remodel
• change
• alter

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked.

the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

Recent Examples on the Web

Many have reworked their menus to account for the simple physical fact that anything warm put into a container immediately begins to steam in its own heat, getting soggy. —Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025

To avoid raising prices, which could cause customers to flee, Pappas has been forced to get creative, reworking some of his designs. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025

Professors must rework lectures, assignments and tests to adhere to a prison's restrictions. —Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025

While Metro Express will offer upgrades to commuters heading to Metrorail, the new service also means reworking other local bus routes along the busway. —Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rework

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork

Kids Definition

rework

verb

re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk 

: to work again or anew: as

a

: revise entry 1 sense 2, rewrite

b

: to reprocess (as used material) for further use