Looking for the meaning of the word OVERHAULING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERHAULING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overhaul
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘release rope tackle by slackening’): from over-+ haul
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary
Short Definition:take apart
Examples:- the steering box was recently overhauled
Definition:
overtake (someone), especially in a sporting event
Short Definition:overtake someone
Examples:- Jodami overhauled his chief rival
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