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

The 375-guest rooms were transformed and reworked to include the debut five specialty suites — spanning 1,550 to more than 5,000 square feet — and the 20,000-square-foot plus Guerlain Wellness Spa. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025

Given the sudden nature of Del Rio’s departure, the Matlock creative team will have to rework scripts to write his character off. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025

In contrast, traditional animation storylines have to be locked before production kicks in, or reworked at large cost. —John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025

The interior, which is covered primarily in beige leather, has also been extensively reworked. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 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