English

overhaul

ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl, ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl, ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl, ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl, ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl, ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl
Meaning: to take apart and repair a machine so it works better
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl, ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl, ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl, ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl, ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base overhaul
3rd person singular present overhauls
Present participle overhauling
Past overhauled
Will future will overhaul
Going-to future going to overhaul
Imperative negative don't overhaul / do not overhaul

Example

The team worked through the night to overhaul the broken engine.
The team worked through the night to overhaul the broken engine.

Usage Notes

Common in mechanical contexts where a machine is disassembled for complete maintenance.

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