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overhaul

Dictionary definition · overhaul

noun

  1. periodic maintenance on a car or machine"it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
  2. the act of improving by renewing and restoring"they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property"

verb

  1. travel past"The sports car passed all the trucks"
  2. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to"You should overhaul your car engine"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).