overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl 
overhauled; overhauling; overhauls
1
a
: to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled—
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b(1)
: repair
The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2)
: to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2
: to haul or drag over
3
: overtake
The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
Examples of overhaul in a Sentence
The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
They had to overhaul their original plans.
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Poles and Johnson have overhauled the coaching staff.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The Texas Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to overhaul the state's lottery system, passing legislation that dismantles the Texas Lottery Commission and shifts oversight to a different state agency, the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Enhanced Typography This may sound initially underwhelming, but Material 3 Expressive is overhauling Android's typography by introducing new type styles to make the OS more legible and attractive.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
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“Overhaul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overhaul. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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overhaul
verb
over·haul
ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl
1
: to make a thorough examination of and make necessary repairs and adjustments on
overhaul an engine
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