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Definition of retool
transitive verb
1 : to reequip with tools
2 : reorganize
intransitive verb
: to make especially minor changes or improvements retool for the future
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Examples of retool in a Sentence
The factory has been retooled.
The company is retooling its sales strategies.
The company is retooling for the future.
Recent Examples of retool from the Web
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The plan also retools the NOPD's classification system for patrol officers, better articulating the duties of particular classifications and creating a more meaningful, attainable career path for patrol officers.
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The shift, which could be announced as soon as next week, comes as Microsoft retools its legions of sales teams to emphasize its cloud-computing products instead of licenses for boxed software.
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With potential free-agency looming over many key players, a flood of those budding debts to come due after the 2017 season, the options seemed to be dig in for one last go before an impending exodus or discard for prospects to retool for the future.
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In an act of unprecedented secrecy, a cabal of 13 men have led a cloak-and-dagger effort to retool the American health care system while keeping their deliberations hidden from not only citizens, but also from other senators.
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The turmoil in Cleveland’s front office came days before Thursday’s draft and as the Cavs launched plans to retool their roster after being dethroned as champions in five games by the Golden State Warriors.
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Nonprofit and advocacy groups are retooling their programs for the complex and more difficult work of reaching and treating marginalized groups.
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Kolbusz said the second title was particularly sweet because the coaching staff had to retool the starting lineup after losing five starters.
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About the only avenue untraveled in retooling the roster is the overseas route — and the Huskies, who have two scholarships remaining, are waiting on a decision from Davide Moretti, an accomplished guard from Treviso, Italy.
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First Known Use of retool
1917
RETOOL Defined for English Language Learners
retool
playDefinition of retool for English Language Learners
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: to change or replace the tools or machines in (a factory, workshop, etc.)
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: to make changes to (something) in order to improve it
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