/ˈoʊvərhɔːl/

noun

verb


over·haul

BrE /ˈəʊvəhɔːl/

NAmE /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/

an examination of a machine or system, including doing repairs on it or making changes to it

a complete/major overhaul

A radical overhaul of the tax system is necessary.


over·haul

BrE /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/

NAmE /ˌoʊvərˈhɔːl/

~ sth

to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and make any necessary changes or repairs

The engine has been completely overhauled.

~ sb

to come from behind a person you are competing against in a race and go past them

SYN overtake

He managed to overhaul the leader on the final lap.