overhaul — to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My laptop is so slow, it needs a complete overhaul - or maybe just a funeral!
- The government plans to overhaul the education system next year.
- After the overhaul, the old factory looked like a spaceship from the future.
overhaul
VERB[/ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/]
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something
A mechanic overhauls an old engine by thoroughly inspecting and repairing all components
Overhaul means to haul away the broken and install what's overall renewed — the complete transformation from worn to restored
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Dutch 'overhaald' or German 'überhole', combining 'over' (over) with 'haul' (to drag or pull). The term originally referred to hauling or dragging something over to examine it, later evolving to mean a thorough examination and repair.
Breakdown
over- (completely, thoroughly) + haul (to drag, pull, examine) = overhaul (to examine thoroughly and repair)
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📝Examples
“My laptop is so slow, it needs a complete overhaul - or maybe just a funeral!”
“The government plans to overhaul the education system next year.”
“After the overhaul, the old factory looked like a spaceship from the future.”
“The restaurant decided to overhaul its menu to attract more customers.”
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