Overhaul

Meaning

A thorough examination and comprehensive repair or restructuring of a system, institution, or process to restore or improve its functioning

Origin / Etymology

English over + haul (to pull); originally a nautical term for pulling ropes over to inspect them

Synonyms

Revamp Restructure Reform Renovation

Antonyms

Patch Tinker Neglect

Example Sentence

"Critics argue that adding pulses and eggs to PDS requires an overhaul of the entire FCI procurement, storage, and logistics infrastructure."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-2 and GS-3 answers on institutional reform, governance, and policy restructuring. Conveys comprehensive change rather than incremental adjustment.

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