overhaul
CEFR: C1
To thoroughly examine, dismantle, repair, or systematically reform a machine, software architecture, or institutional policy.
Synonyms
- restructure
- renovate
- revamp
Common Collocations
- complete overhaul
- major overhaul
- system overhaul
Example Sentence
The government initiated a comprehensive overhaul of its national patent examination procedures to reduce application backlogs.