overhaul | English to English Dictionary

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overhaul

(,/oU/v/@/r'h/O/l )

periodic maintenance on a car or machine(noun.act)

Example:
It was time for an overhaul on the tractor.

Synonym:
inspection and repair, service

source: wordnet30
the act of improving by renewing and restoring(noun.act)

Synonym:
redevelopment, renovation

source: wordnet30
A strict examination with a view to correction or repairs.(noun)

source: webster1913

travel past(verb.motion)

Synonym:
overtake, pass

source: wordnet30
make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to(verb.change)

Example:
You should overhaul your car engine.
Overhaul the health care system.

Synonym:
modernise, modernize

source: wordnet30
To haul or drag over; hence, to turn over for examination; to inspect; to examine thoroughly with a view to corrections or repairs.(verb)

source: webster1913

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