Meaning & Definition of Overhaul in English

1. Periodic maintenance on a car or machine

• "It was time for an overhaul on the tractor"

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"

1. Travel past

• "The sports car passed all the trucks"

2. Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to

• "You should overhaul your car engine"

• "Overhaul the health care system"