overhaul meaning and definition

OVERHAUL noun

Definition of overhaul (noun)

1. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
   • "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
   • synonyms: inspection and repair, service
2. 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"
   • synonyms: redevelopment, renovation

OVERHAUL verb

Definition of overhaul (verb)

1. travel past
   • "The sports car passed all the trucks"
   • synonyms: overtake, pass
2. make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
   • "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system"
   • synonyms: modernise, modernize