Definitions for Overhaul
ˌoʊ vərˈhɔl, ˈoʊ vərˌhɔl; ˈoʊ vərˌhɔlover·haul

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overhaul, inspection and repair, servicenoun

   periodic maintenance on a car or machine

   "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"

2. renovation, redevelopment, overhaulverb

   the act of improving by renewing and restoring

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

3. pass, overtake, overhaulverb

   travel past

   "The sports car passed all the trucks"

4. overhaul, modernize, moderniseverb

   make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

   "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"

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1. Overhaulverb

   To repair thoroughly; to make repairs on; -- usually implying major repairs and perhaps modifying improvements.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overhaulnoun

   A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

   The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly.

2. overhaulverb

   To modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely.

3. overhaulverb

   To pass, overtake, or travel past.

4. Etymology: From over + haul.

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1. overhaul

   Overhaul generally refers to the process of examining, repairing, and maintaining a system or a structure thoroughly. This preventive and corrective measure is taken to ensure that the machinery, equipment, system, or structure functions optimally and efficiently; and usually involves disassembling the system to diagnose, repair, replace, and test its components. This term can be used in various contexts, such as machinery, vehicles, business practices, or policies.

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1. Overhaul

   Overhaul is the name of two fictional characters in the Transformers universes. The second Overhaul is a fictional character in the Transformers Cybertron cartoon series. In Galaxy Force, the Japanese version of Cybertron, he is referred to as Jackshot and Ligerjack.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overhaul

   ō-vėr-hawl′, v.t. to haul or draw over: to turn over for examination: to examine: to re-examine: (naut.) to overtake in a chase.—n. O′verhaul, a hauling over: examination: repair.—Overhaul a ship, to overtake a ship: to search her for contraband goods.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overhaul

   Has many applications. A tackle when released is overhauled. To get a fresh purchase, ropes are overhauled. To reach an object, or take off strain, weather-braces are overhauled. A ship overhauls another in chase when she evidently gains upon her. Also, overhauls a stranger and examines her papers. Also, is overhauled, or examined, to determine the refit demanded.

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1. Overhaul

   Full Repair

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on June 28, 2019  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Overhaul in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Overhaul in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Overhaul in a Sentence

1. Donald Trump:

   For the first time in over 40 years today we are issuing a new rule under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to completely overhaul the dysfunctional bureaucratic system that has created these massive obstructions.

2. Stefan Koopman:

   We do expect business investment to pick up as the tax overhaul does provide some welcome incentives, such as the immediate expending of business investment, but we don't expect any miracles on that front.

3. Scott Stringer:

   The company will not succeed in restoring investor confidence in its business practices and compliance until it heeds the calls to overhaul its board.

4. Christopher Hart:

   The U.S. aviation system each day transports millions of people safely, so it's not like we have to completely overhaul the entire system, it's not broken. But these incidents have shown us that there are ways to improve the existing system.

5. Brian Kennedy:

   Department of Corrections needs a complete overhaul. I think people of all mentalities and people of all stripes and persuasions agree that Rikers is a mess, and when you have up to a third of corrections officers not showing up to work and leaving the inmates basically to run the jail and letting the worst that those inmates were usually the gang-affiliated inmates who reigned supreme, you're going to have violence and chaos.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Overhaul
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Overhaul
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overhaul
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Overhaul
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Overhaul
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Overhaul