Synonyms for overhaul

Synonyms for (noun) overhaul

Synonyms: overhaul, redevelopment, renovation

Definition: the act of improving by renewing and restoring

Usage: they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property; a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed

Similar words: improvement

Definition: the act of improving something

Usage: their improvements increased the value of the property


Synonyms: overhaul, service, inspection and repair

Definition: periodic maintenance on a car or machine

Usage: it was time for an overhaul on the tractor

Similar words: maintenance, upkeep, care

Definition: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

Usage: he wrote the manual on car care


Synonyms for (verb) overhaul

Synonyms: modernise, modernize, overhaul

Definition: make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

Usage: You should overhaul your car engine; overhaul the health care system

Similar words: regenerate, renew

Definition: reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

Usage: We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years; They renewed their membership


Synonyms: overhaul, overtake, pass

Definition: travel past

Usage: The sports car passed all the trucks

Similar words: go on, advance, march on, progress, move on, pass on

Definition: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Usage: Time marches on


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