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rework

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈwɝk// UK //ɹɪwˈɜːk// re·work

v. to change or fix something that was already done so it works better. You use this when you need to improve a piece of work or a plan.

v. to alter or improve something that has already been created or completed. Often used in technical or professional contexts to describe the process of revising code, designs, or proposals.


SIMPLE

The team needs to rework the software to fix the bugs.

CONTEXTUAL

After the initial feedback, the architect had to rework the blueprints to meet the new safety standards.

COMPLEX

The committee spent several weeks reworking the original proposal to ensure it addressed the environmental concerns raised by the local community before the final vote.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + work.

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