overhaul
verb
over·haul
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overhauled;
overhauling;
overhauls
Definition of overhaul
1a
: to examine thoroughly
our systems of education are being constantly overhauled — Saturday Rev.
b(1)
: repair
The mechanic overhauled the engine.
(2)
: to renovate, remake, revise, or renew thoroughly
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
2
: to haul or drag over
3
: overtake
The most imposing U.S. swimmer was overhauled by a 17-year-old Australian in the butterfly race.
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Other Words from overhaul
overhaul
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Examples of overhaul in a Sentence
The mechanic overhauled the car's engine.
They had to overhaul their original plans.
Lawmakers are overhauling the welfare program.
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His receiving corps and his offensive line were overhauled in the last week of camp. — Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, "Tom Brady ready for 20th NFL season: ‘To still be doing it is something that I treasure’," 4 Sep. 2019 While one of the measures proposes modest changes, the other proposes completely overhauling the review board and police oversight in San Diego with a more independent model. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, "San Diego’s police oversight board seeks more transparency," 3 Sep. 2019 Amo, where this dazzling meal took place, is inside the T Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a historic building in Venice whose exterior was recently overhauled by Rem Koolhaus. — Corina Quinn, Condé Nast Traveler, "Currently Obsessed With: Amo Restaurant in Venice," 29 Aug. 2019 Crews had to demolish parts of the thick cinder block walls of the building later in the morning to get to further hot spots and overhaul the scene, officials said. — Zach Murdock, courant.com, "Woodland High junior firefighters called out of school to back up adults battling massive overnight fire in Beacon Falls," 29 Aug. 2019 The line has been overhauled and if the Vikings are going to make a serious run at the playoffs in 2019, the unit must perform up to expectations. — oregonlive.com, "Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings in NFL preseason: Time, score, TV channel, how to watch live stream online," 18 Aug. 2019 Other projects planned near Old Town include overhauling Old City Park, upgrading the community center and amphitheater park, adding trails and reconfiguring Madison Avenue, according to the city. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "Greenwood officials have unveiled plans to redevelop 15 acres in Old Town. Here's what to expect.," 15 Aug. 2019 The move to end the beta program comes shortly after Spotify overhauled its app for premium subscribers in June. — Ahiza Garcia, CNN, "Spotify will no longer let artists upload their own music," 1 July 2019 Over the past two years Republicans made a major legislative push to overhaul the law. — Lisa Friedman, New York Times, "U.S. Significantly Weakens Endangered Species Act," 12 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'overhaul.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for overhaul
overhaul
verb
English Language Learners Definition of overhaul
: to look at every part of (something) and repair or replace the parts that do not work
: to change (something) completely in order to improve it
See the full definition for overhaul in the English Language Learners Dictionary
overhaul
verb
over·haul
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈhȯl
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overhauled;
overhauling
Kids Definition of overhaul
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to examine thoroughly and make necessary repairs or improvements on
Mechanics overhauled the car's engine.
2
: to catch up with : overtake
Police overhauled the thieves.
overhaul
noun
over·haul
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Kids Definition of overhaul (Entry 2 of 2)
: an instance of overhauling
The ship underwent a complete overhaul.
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