An “overhaul” (una renovación completa o reforma exhaustiva) is a fundamental reform of a system, organisation or machine.
Contemplate these examples.
- Mr. Feijóo, the Popular Party leader, is going to overhaul (…va a revisar en una manera exhaustiva…) the party´s organisation.
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer (the British Finance Minister) tried to convince (…trató de convencer…) the Cabinet (gabinete) to overhaul the pensions system.
- The system of taxes in Spain needs an overhaul in order to make it simpler for mortals.
- Alejandro has said that his Porsche needs an overhaul.
What things do you think need an overhaul?