Overhaul: meaning, definitions and examples
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overhaul
[ ˈoʊvərˌhɔl ]
mechanical
To take apart (a machine or structure) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Mechanics had to overhaul the engine to fix the issue.
- The mechanic overhauled the entire braking system of the car.
general
A thorough examination or restoration of a machine or structure.
Synonyms
refurbishment, renovation, restoration
Examples of usage
- The car needed a complete overhaul after the accident.
- The company decided to do an overhaul of their website.
Translations
Translations of the word "overhaul" in other languages:
🇵🇹 revisão completa
🇮🇳 पूर्ण पुनरावलोकन
🇩🇪 Überholung
🇮🇩 perombakan
🇺🇦 капітальний ремонт
🇵🇱 przegląd generalny
🇯🇵 徹底的な見直し
🇫🇷 révision complète
🇪🇸 revisión completa
🇹🇷 genel revizyon
🇰🇷 정밀 점검
🇸🇦 إصلاح شامل
🇨🇿 generální oprava
🇸🇰 generálna oprava
🇨🇳 全面检修
🇸🇮 temeljita prenova
🇮🇸 heildarendurskoðun
🇰🇿 толық жөндеу
🇬🇪 სრული განახლება
🇦🇿 tam təmir
🇲🇽 revisión completa
Word origin
The term 'overhaul' originated in the 17th century as a combination of 'over' and 'haul', implying the action of pulling something over or across in order to examine or repair it thoroughly. Over time, the word expanded to encompass a broader meaning of comprehensive examination and restoration, especially in the context of machinery and structures.
See also: haul, haulers, hauling, overhauler.