Definition of 'overhaul'
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense overhauls, present participle overhauling
, past tense, past participle overhauled
pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (oʊvəʳhɔːl
). The noun is pronounced (oʊvəʳhɔːl
).
1. verb [usually passive]
Overhaul is also a noun.
2. verb
If you overhaul a system or method, you examine it carefully and make many changes in it in order
to improve it.
Overhaul is also a noun.
3. verb
If someone overhauls a person who is ahead of them, especially in a sports competition, they pass them or become more successful than them.
Argentina need to beat Peru by at least four goals to overhaul Brazil and reach the
final itself. [VERB noun]
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overhaul in British English
verb (ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl
) (transitive)
2.
to make repairs or adjustments to (a car, machine, etc)
3.
to overtake
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overhaul in American English
noun
4.
an overhauling; thorough examination or restoration to good working order
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Word Frequency
overhaul in American English
(verb ˌouvərˈhɔl, ˈouvərˌhɔl, noun ˈouvərˌhɔl)
transitive verb
1.
to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition
My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic
2.
to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision
Next year we're going to overhaul the curriculum
3.
to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race
4.
to haul or turn over for examination
noun
6. Also: overhauling
a general examination and repair
The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul
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Derived forms
overhauler noun
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British English: overhaul
VERB /ˌəʊvə'hɔːl/
If a piece of equipment is overhauled, it is cleaned, checked thoroughly, and repaired if necessary.
They had ensured the plumbing was overhauled a year ago.
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