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View synonyms for overhaul
overhaul
[ verb oh-ver-hawl, oh-ver-hawl; noun oh-ver-hawl ]
verb (used with object)
- to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition:
My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic.
- to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision:
Next year we're going to overhaul the curriculum.
- to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race.
- to haul or turn over for examination.
- Nautical.
- to slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which the rope was drawn taut.
- to release the blocks of (a tackle).
noun
- Also over·hauling. a general examination and repair:
The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul.
overhaul
verb
- to examine carefully for faults, necessary repairs, etc
- to make repairs or adjustments to (a car, machine, etc)
- to overtake
noun
- a thorough examination and repair
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- over·hauler noun
- uno·ver·hauled adjective
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