[ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary
(e.g: the steering box was recently overhauled)

- overtake (someone), especially in a sporting event
(e.g: Jodami overhauled his chief rival)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘release rope tackle by slackening’): from over- + haul

[ˈəʊvəhɔːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary
(e.g: a major overhaul of environmental policies)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century (originally in nautical use in the sense ‘release rope tackle by slackening’): from over- + haul