overhaul
gb/ˈoʊvɚhˌɔl/ us/ˈoʊvɚhˌɔl/
B2
English
~ 9700
felújít, megújít, nagyjavít, felújítás, megújítás, nagyjavítás, megelőz
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to overhaul [system/machine/process]
The company plans to overhaul its customer service system next year.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy jövőre megújítja az ügyfélszolgálati rendszerét.
We need to overhaul the engine before driving such a long distance.
Fel kell újítanunk a motort, mielőtt ilyen hosszú útra indulunk.
The government has promised to overhaul the tax code to make it simpler.
The school district is overhauling the curriculum to include more digital skills.
They decided to overhaul the website to make it mobile-friendly.
Learner examples
The city will overhaul the old bus system.
A város megújítja a régi buszhálózatot.
My car is very old, so the mechanic will overhaul the engine.
Nagyon öreg az autóm, ezért a szerelő felújítja a motort.
The manager wants to overhaul our work plan.
The school is overhauling its rules for phones in class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'overhaul' with 'overall'. 'Overhaul' is a verb or noun about repair or change, while 'overall' is an adjective or adverb meaning 'in general'. Learners also sometimes say *'do an overhaul to the system'*; more natural is 'overhaul the system' or 'give the system an overhaul'.
Meaning
thoroughly repair or improve something
Collocations
overhaul the system
|overhaul the engine
|overhaul the tax code
|overhaul the curriculum
|overhaul procedures
|overhaul the website
Synonyms
revamp (Often used for modernizing the style or structure of something, sometimes less technical than 'overhaul'.)
|
restructure (Emphasizes changing the organization of something, especially in business or government contexts.)
Antonyms
leave as is (Means making no changes or improvements, the opposite of a thorough update.)
Themes
business
|technology
|daily life
|work
Definition
to look at something very carefully and make big repairs or changes to make it work well
To examine something carefully and make major repairs or changes so that it works better.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] needs an overhaul
The railway network is long overdue for an overhaul.
A vasúthálózatra már nagyon ráfér egy felújítás.
After a complete overhaul, the app runs much faster.
A teljes megújítás után az alkalmazás sokkal gyorsabban fut.
The education system needs a major overhaul to meet modern needs.
The building will close for a six-month overhaul of its heating and cooling systems.
The proposal calls for a thorough overhaul of company policies.
Learner examples
My bike needs an overhaul before the trip.
A biciklimre ráfér egy nagyjavítás az út előtt.
This old law needs an overhaul.
Ez a régi törvény megújításra szorul.
The hotel had a full overhaul last year.
Our website is getting a complete overhaul.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *'a big overhauling'* instead of 'a big overhaul'. In this sense, 'overhaul' is a noun and usually used without '-ing'. Another mistake is using 'overhaul' for very small fixes; it usually suggests large, thorough work.
Meaning
thorough repair or improvement
Collocations
a complete overhaul
|major overhaul
|full overhaul
|in need of an overhaul
|carry out an overhaul
|structural overhaul
Synonyms
revamp (Informal and often used for image, style, or organization rather than technical repair.)
|
reform (Common for laws or systems, stresses improvement to make something fairer or better run.)
Antonyms
minor adjustment (A small change or fix, opposite in scale to a large, thorough overhaul.)
Themes
business
|technology
|daily life
|work
Definition
a full and careful repair or big change to make something better
A complete and careful process of checking, repairing, or changing something to make it work better.
VERB
C1
3
megelőz
B1
Usage pattern:
to overhaul [opponent/leader]
They overhauled the league leaders with a late goal in extra time.
A hosszabbításban szerzett késői góllal megelőzték a listavezetőket.
The cyclist gradually overhauled her main rival on the final climb.
A kerékpáros a végső emelkedőn fokozatosan megelőzte a fő riválisát.
By the third lap, the younger runner had overhauled the entire field.
The team overhauled a ten-point deficit in the last quarter.
He was overhauled just before the finish line and had to settle for second place.
Learner examples
Our team overhauled the other team in the second half.
A csapatunk a második félidőben megelőzte a másik csapatot.
The car slowly overhauled the truck on the highway.
Az autó lassan megelőzte a teherautót az autópályán.
She overhauled the runner in front of her.
They overhauled a big score gap and won.
Common mistake:
Learners often know only the 'repair/change' meaning and misunderstand sports headlines like 'Team A overhauls Team B', thinking it means 'fixes' something. In this sense, 'overhaul' always involves movement or scores where one side catches and passes another.
Meaning
catch up with and pass
Collocations
overhaul the leader
|overhaul their rivals
|overhaul a two-goal lead
|overhaul the competition
|overhaul the front-runner
Synonyms
overtake (The most direct synonym; 'overtake' is more common in everyday traffic situations, while 'overhaul' is more common in sports writing.)
Antonyms
fall behind (Describes losing ground instead of catching up and passing.)
Themes
sports
|transport
|transportation
Definition
to go fast enough to reach and pass someone or something that was in front of you
To catch up with and move past someone or something that is ahead, especially in a race or competition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
overhaul
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚhˌɔl/
US/ˈoʊvɚhˌɔl/
Syllables & stress
over - haul (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: overhaul
- Plural: overhauls
Verb
- Base: overhaul
- 3rd Person Singular: overhauls
- Present Participle: overhauling
- Past: overhauled
Word family
Forms
overhauls
noun
overhauling
verb
overhauled
verb
Related words
haul
verb B1
Expressions
a complete overhaul
1/ə kəmplˈit ˈoʊvɚhˌɔl/
fixed phrase
a total and thorough overhaul
a full and major set of repairs or changes, not just small fixes
Examples
- The healthcare system needs a complete overhaul.
- After a complete overhaul, the software is much easier to use.
in need of an overhaul
1/ˈɪn nˈid əv ən ˈoʊvɚhˌɔl/
fixed phrase
requiring a thorough overhaul
used when something is old, slow, or not good anymore and needs a full repair or big change
Examples
- The public transport system is clearly in need of an overhaul.
- Our security procedures are badly in need of an overhaul.