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

Tillman spent the summer reworking his body and dialing in his shot. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025

The car is not the Camaro in most other respects, too, with the interior getting a bespoke redesign, the body panels changed, the bumpers changed, the front grille reworked, and the headlights and tail lights updated, too. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025

Rider’s spring bags for Celine reworked house icons with quiet precision. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

To protect from equally discomforting interior water, Heimplanet reworks the ventilation system to boost airflow, even in heavy rain and wind conditions. —New Atlas, 14 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