English dictionary
overhaul
nounPronunciation
ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of improving by renewing and restoring
noun
- periodic maintenance on a car or machine
verb
- make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
verb
- travel past
Example sentences
they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property
a major overhaul of the healthcare system was proposed
it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
You should overhaul your car engine
overhaul the health care system
The sports car passed all the trucks