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

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• remodel
• revamp
• revise
• vary

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 set-up wizard, settings and Notes application were reworked, and that Notes app was treated to performance and handwriting quality optimization as well. —New Atlas, 12 July 2024

The design team was told this week to rework certain elements of the car, one of the people said. —Dana Hull and Ed Ludlow / Bloomberg, TIME, 11 July 2024

The way bonus pitches changed was also reworked to eliminate time as a factor. —Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2024

And then there's the logistical nightmare of reworking a case and getting it to trial with less than five months until Election Day. —Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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