overhaul

[ˈəʊvəhɔːl]

overhaul Definition

• 1. to completely change a system or method in order to improve it
• 2. to repair or renovate something completely

Using overhaul: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overhaul" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is planning to overhaul its management structure.

• Example

  The engine needs to be overhauled.

• Example

  The government is overhauling the healthcare system.

overhaul Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overhaul

• revamp
• reform
• restructure
• refurbish
• renovate

Antonyms for overhaul

• maintain
• preserve

Phrases with overhaul

• major overhaul

  a significant and extensive change or renovation

  Example

  The stadium underwent a major overhaul before the World Cup.

• complete overhaul

  a thorough and comprehensive change or renovation

  Example

  The car needed a complete overhaul after the accident.

• overhaul and maintenance

  the process of repairing and maintaining a machine or system

  Example

  The company provides overhaul and maintenance services for aircraft engines.

Origins of overhaul

from over- + haul, meaning 'to drag'

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Summary: overhaul in Brief

To 'overhaul' [ˈəʊvəhɔːl] means to completely change or renovate a system or object. It can refer to anything from a management structure to an engine. Examples include 'The company is planning to overhaul its management structure.' and 'The engine needs to be overhauled.' 'Overhaul' can be paired with 'maintenance' to denote the process of repairing and maintaining a machine or system.