to overhaul
Third Person
overhauls
Present Participle
overhauling
Past Tense
overhauled
Past Participle
overhauled
1
to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something
transitive
- The company decided to overhaul its outdated website, introducing a new design and features.
- The organization is planning to overhaul its business processes for greater efficiency.
- The IT team is overhauling the entire network infrastructure to improve speed, reliability, and security.
- The government is considering overhauling the tax system to simplify procedures and enhance transparency.
- The airline plans to overhaul its fleet, ensuring all planes meet the latest safety standards.
2
to catch up to and pass someone who was previously ahead
transitive
- In the final lap of the race, the runner overhauled her competitor to take the lead and win the gold medal.
- The cyclist overhauled the pack in the mountain stage of the Tour de France.
- With a burst of speed, the swimmer overhauled her opponent in the last few meters.
- As they approached the finish line, the marathon runner overhauled the runner ahead of him.
- With a daring maneuver, the Formula 1 driver overhauled the leading car on the final lap to claim victory in the race.