CEFR B1

overhaul

verb

Meaning

To repair or improve a system, machine, or structure by making changes and fixing problems.

Examples

The company decided to overhaul its marketing strategy to reach a younger audience.
The government promised to overhaul the healthcare system to make it more efficient.

Synonyms: renovate, modernize, refurbish, reconstruct

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overhaul (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈhɔːl/

Definition

To repair or improve a system, machine, or structure by making changes and fixing problems.

Examples

The company decided to overhaul its marketing strategy to reach a younger audience.
The government promised to overhaul the healthcare system to make it more efficient.
We need to overhaul the entire computer network to prevent future security breaches.

How to Use overhaul

overhaul something (collocation): To repair or improve a machine, system, or structure. — "The government announced plans to overhaul the public transport system."

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