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Nithila Posted 18 years ago
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What does Overhaul mean according this sentence?

1b00A major overhaul of the way cigarettes are packaged and sold - including banning branding and logos - is being proposed by the government.02b02br
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02br 02br 00In this case it means "to revise," not in the British sense of "to review," but to make major changes to the traditional way of doing things. 02br 02br 00The similarity between the two is that you completely tear down the thing which is being "overhauled" and carefully examine each piece, or aspect, before putting it back together. 0-

— Avangi

  • 02br 02br 00In this case it means "to revise," not in the British sense of "to review," but to make major changes to the traditional way of doing things.
  • 02br 02br 00The similarity between the two is that you completely tear down the thing which is being "overhauled" and carefully examine each piece, or aspect, before putting it back together.
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0I believe "overhaul" originally meant to tear down a piece of machinery and then rebuild it, replacing or repairing any worn or damaged parts; so that the equipment would (hopefully) run "as good as new." In other words, to 01b01i01u00restore02u02i02b00 it to it's original condition.02br
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