retool

verb

re·​tool (ˌ)rē-ˈtül How to pronounce retool (audio)
retooled; retooling; retools

transitive verb

1
: to reequip with tools
2
3

intransitive verb

: to make especially minor changes or improvements
retool for the future

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 on the Web Right after his college season ended, Dunn hit the lab and focused on retooling his jumpshot. Shane Young, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 South Korean and Chinese companies also have factories to serve European assembly plants being retooled to make EVs. Shawn Tully, Fortune Europe, 10 Oct. 2024 Both shows were Viaplay originals that were sold after the streamer retooled last year in a face of financial challenges, and now come to Viaplay’s U.S. service through Viaplay Content Distribution. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 The new model will be built at one of three Michigan factories that the parent company Stellantis has retooled for EV manufacturing. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retool 

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of retool was in 1917

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“Retool.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retool. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

retool

verb
re·​tool (ˈ)rē-ˈtül How to pronounce retool (audio)
1
: to equip again with new or different tools
retool a factory
2
: to make changes or improvements to
retool that idea

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