noun🔗ShareA major repair, remake, renovation, or revision."The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly."businesstechnicalindustryactionprocesssystembuildingorganizationmachinejobworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe 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."After the fire was declared out, the firefighters began the overhaul, carefully searching for hidden hot spots that could rekindle the blaze. "disasterstructurebuildingprocessjobactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely."The school is undergoing a complete overhaul of its science labs, updating the equipment and improving safety features. "technologymachineindustrybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pass, overtake, or travel past."The faster car overtook the slower one on the highway. "vehicletrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo keep (running rigging) clear, and see that no hitch occurs."The sailor meticulously overhauled the ropes on the sailboat, ensuring they were taut and free of any kinks. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo search (a ship) for contraband goods."The customs officers were tasked with overhauling the cargo ship to find any smuggled goods. "nauticalsailingvehiclemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading