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to overhaul
01
to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something
Transitive: to overhaul a system or procedure
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
overhaul
3rd person singular
overhauls
Present participle
overhauling
Past simple
overhauled
Past participle
overhauled
Examples
The company decided to overhaul its outdated website, introducing a new design and features.
02
to catch up to and pass someone who was previously ahead
Transitive: to overhaul sb/sth
Examples
In the final lap of the race, the runner overhauled her competitor to take the lead and win the gold medal.
Overhaul
01
a thorough inspection and repair of a machine or system to improve its performance or extend its lifespan
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
overhauls
Examples
The aircraft underwent a thorough overhaul to ensure all components met safety and performance standards.
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