overhaul

/ˈoʊvərˌhɔl/
noun
  1. A complete repair or improvement of something.
    • The kitchen is getting a complete overhaul with new cabinets and appliances.
    • The software underwent a full overhaul to fix security issues.
    • The car needed a major overhaul after ten years of use.
  2. A thorough examination and change of a system or process.
    • The education system is in need of a radical overhaul.
    • After the scandal, there was an overhaul of the organization's leadership.
    • The company announced a complete overhaul of its customer service policies.
verb
  1. To take apart and repair or improve something completely.
    • The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
    • After the storm, the city needed to overhaul the damaged bridge.
    • The mechanic had to overhaul the entire engine to fix the problem.
  2. To examine and change something thoroughly in order to improve it.
    • The school plans to overhaul its math curriculum next year.
    • The government promised to overhaul the healthcare system.
    • We need to overhaul our hiring process to find better candidates.
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