overhaul
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).
Also o·ver·haul·ing. a general examination and repair: The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul.
Origin of overhaul
1Other words from overhaul
- o·ver·haul·er, noun
- un·o·ver·hauled, adjective
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How to use overhaul in a sentence
They accordingly returned to the corridor, where they set to work once more to over-haul the wainscotting.
The Childerbridge Mystery | Guy Boothby
British Dictionary definitions for overhaul
to examine carefully for faults, necessary repairs, etc
to make repairs or adjustments to (a car, machine, etc)
to overtake
a thorough examination and repair
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