Overhaul definition
(nautical) To slacken (a line) or to release and separate the blocks of (a tackle).
verb
To make extensive renovations or revisions on; renovate.
Proposals to overhaul the health care system.
verb
An act of overhauling.
noun
Overhaul is defined as to examine and make necessary repairs, or to catch up with someone or something.
An example of overhaul is a mechanic looking over your car to find out what needs to be fixed.
An example of overhaul is to drive quickly and go beyond a car on the road.
verb
To catch up with; overtake.
verb
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To examine or go over carefully for needed repairs.
verb
To dismantle in order to make repairs.
verb
To gain on, catch up with, or overtake.
verb
To check thoroughly for needed repairs.
verb
To make the repairs, adjustments, etc. needed to restore (a motor, etc.) to good working order.
verb
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(firefighting) The process after the fire appears extinguished in which the firefighters search the structure for signs of hot spots that may cause the structure to reignite. Often this includes the process of salvage under the blanket term, salvage and overhaul.
noun
(nautical) To keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs.
verb
A repair job.
noun
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To haul over, as for examination.
verb
An overhauling; thorough examination or restoration to good working order.
noun
The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly.
noun
Origin of overhaul
- over- +"Ž haul.
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