overhauls

[/ˌoʊvərˈhɔːlz/]
verb (third person singular) / noun (plural)pl: N/A (verb form) / overhauls (noun plural)
revisa completamente; reforma; conserta a fundo
1. To examine thoroughly and repair or replace worn or broken parts
The mechanic overhauls the engine every year.
O mecânico faz uma revisão completa do motor a cada ano.
2. To reorganize or make comprehensive changes to a system or process
The government overhauls the education system.
O governo reforma completamente o sistema educacional.
3. A thorough examination and repair or renovation (noun)
The building requires a major overhaul.
O edifício necessita de uma reforma importante.
4. A comprehensive reorganization or revision
The company announced a complete overhaul of its management structure.
A empresa anunciou uma reestruturação completa de sua hierarquia administrativa.
The term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in automotive repair, industrial maintenance, and governmental policy discussions. In Brazil, 'revisão completa' or 'reforma' are more frequently used in casual speech, while 'overhaul' is retained in technical and business English contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repairsrenovatesreconstructsrefurbishesrevisesreorganizesreformsoverhaul
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignoresneglectsmaintains

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revisa completamente; reforma
Most common usage in contemporary Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
conserta a fundo; reequipa
Technical usage in industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reforma; repara
General usage, less formal
Portugal
revê completamente; reconstrói
European Portuguese variant, slightly more formal

Related Words

maintenancerepairrenovationreconstructionrefurbishmentinspection

Related Idioms & Phrases

give something an overhaul
in need of an overhaul
major overhaul
complete overhaul
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