# rework

/ɹiˈwɝk/ (US) · /ɹɪwˈɜːk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rework
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The team needs to rework the software to fix the bugs.
- After the initial feedback, the architect had to rework the blueprints to meet the new safety standards.
- 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.

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