overhaul
|o/ver/haul|
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/ˈoʊvərˌhɔl/
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/ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/
thorough examination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overhaul' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overhalen,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'halen' meant 'to pull.'
Historical Evolution
'overhalen' transformed into the modern English word 'overhaul' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pull something over,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'thorough examination and repair.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thorough examination and repair of something.
The car needs a complete overhaul.
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Verb 1
to take apart in order to examine and repair if necessary.
The engine was overhauled last year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40