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Overhaul (Verb)

Make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; "You should overhaul your car engine"; "overhaul the health care system".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The government plans to overhaul the education system to improve student outcomes.
The company will overhaul its manufacturing process to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
The homeowner decided to overhaul the outdated kitchen with new appliances and cabinetry.
After years of wear and tear, it's time to overhaul the old bicycle before taking it out for a ride again.
The new CEO promised to overhaul the slow and inefficient customer service department.

Travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The speedy train overhauled the slower locomotive as it approached the next station.
The young cyclist overhauled the veteran rider on the final hill, completing the grueling course.
The rally car overhauled several slower vehicles on the mountain road, moving into the lead position.
As the storm system intensified, a southwest wind began to overhaul the earlier easterly breeze.
A sleek new sailboat overhauled the field of competitors in the regatta, setting a new course record.