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/ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ · oʊvɚˌhɑl
noun
- A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision. The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly.
- The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure for signs of hot spots that may cause the structure to reignite. The fire department conducted a thorough overhaul of the building to ensure it was safe to reoccupy.
verb
- To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely. The company decided to overhaul its marketing strategy to better reach its target audience.
- To pass, overtake, or travel past. The train will overhaul the bus at the next station.
- To keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs. The sailor made sure to overhaul the sails before the storm hit.
Did you know? The term 'overhaul' is often used in the context of naval engineering, where it refers to the process of repairing or renovating a ship's hull to extend its lifespan.