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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024o•ver•haul /v. ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl, ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl; n. ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to make necessary repairs on (something):to overhaul an old engine.
- to examine completely and revise:to overhaul a school curriculum.
- to come closer to, catch up with, or overtake:The police tried desperately to overhaul the fleeing assassin.
n. - Also, ˈo•verˌhaul•ing. a complete and general examination of something, with repairs or changes if necessary: [uncountable]The old engines were in need of overhaul.[countable]a simple overhaul of the procedures.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024o•ver•haul (v. ō′vər hôl′, ō′vər hôl′;n. ō′vər hôl′),USA pronunciation v.t. - 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.
- [Naut.]
- Naval Termsto slacken (a rope) by hauling in the opposite direction to that in which the rope was drawn taut.
- Naval Termsto release the blocks of (a tackle).
n. - Also, o′ver•haul′ing. a general examination and repair:The state roads were badly in need of a major overhaul.
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