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verb
- 1. take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary: "a company that overhauls and repairs aircraft engines"
- 2. overtake (someone), especially in a sporting event: British "Jodami overhauled his chief rival"
noun
- 1. a thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary: "a major overhaul of environmental policies"
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verb [ T ] uk / ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl / us. Add to word list. to examine a machine or a system carefully and improve it or repair it: to overhaul an engine. overhaul. noun [ C ] uk / ˈəʊvəhɔːl / us. (Definition of overhaul from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of overhaul. in Chinese (Traditional) 徹底檢修，大修, 改造, 改進…
verb (used with object) to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition: My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic. to investigate or examine thoroughly for repair or revision: Next year we're going to overhaul the curriculum. to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake, as in a race. to haul or turn over for examination. Nautical.
overhaul | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. Definition of overhaul – Learner’s Dictionary. overhaul. verb [ T ] uk / ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl / us. to examine a machine or a system carefully and improve it or repair it: to overhaul an engine. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.
5 days ago · 1. transitive verb [usu passive] 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. Synonyms: check, service, maintain, examine More Synonyms of overhaul. 2. transitive verb.
Check pronunciation: overhaul. Definition of overhaul noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of overhaul verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Overhaul definition, to make necessary repairs on; restore to serviceable condition: My car was overhauled by an expert mechanic. See more.
