Definition of Overhaul
Overhaul
o·ver·haul
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To thoroughly examine and improve or replace something, especially a system or process.
e.g. The company will overhaul its management structure to increase efficiency.
(verb)
to analyze something (such as a system or situation) carefully in order to improve it;
e.g. The new education secretary has plans to overhaul the school system.
(verb)
to overtake someone (i.e. to catch up with and then pass them) in a sporting event;
e.g. The runner will soon overhaul his competitor and occupy first place.
(noun)
the action of thoroughly examining something in order to make changes or repairs, especially in context of taking apart a machine for this or improving a system;
e.g. Ever since the overhaul of the machines, the factory has been functioning much more efficiently.
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