overhaul

Definition

  • n. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
  • v. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

Word forms

Past participle
overhauled
Present participle
overhauling
Past tense
overhauled
Third person singular
overhauls

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    The mechanic will overhaul the engine to ensure it runs smoothly.

  2. n.

    The car is due for an overhaul, so we need to take it to the garage.