overhaul

[/ˌoʊvərˈhɔːl/]

verb/noun

revisar completamente; reformar

1. (verb) To examine and repair or renovate something thoroughly

The mechanic decided to overhaul the entire engine.

O mecânico decidiu revisar completamente o motor inteiro.

2. (verb) To overtake or catch up with someone in a race or pursuit

The runner managed to overhaul her competitor in the final lap.

A corredora conseguiu alcançar sua concorrente na última volta.

3. (noun) A thorough examination and repair of something

The system needs a major overhaul to improve efficiency.

O sistema precisa de uma revisão completa para melhorar a eficiência.

4. (noun) The act of overtaking someone

The overhaul happened near the finish line.

A ultrapassagem aconteceu perto da linha de chegada.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

revisão completa; reforma

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

revisão geral; overhauling (sometimes used in technical contexts)

Industrial and automotive contexts

Portugal

revisão total; recondicionamento

Preferred in technical and formal contexts

give something an overhaul - dar uma revisão completa em algo

need an overhaul - precisar de uma reforma/recondicionamento

major overhaul - reforma de grande escala

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