retool

re·tool

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-tool]
- /riˈtul/
- /ˌriː.ˈtuːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-tool]
- /riˈtul/

Definitions of retool word

verb with object retool to replace or rearrange the tools and machinery of (a factory). 1
verb with object retool to reorganize or rearrange, usually for the purpose of updating: to retool the industrial organization. 1
verb without object retool to replace or rearrange the tools of a factory. 1
verb without object retool to replace the stamping machinery of a factory, especially to make a remodeled product. 1
transitive verb retool equip again 1
transitive verb retool reorganize, streamline 1

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Origin of retool

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; re- + tool

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Parts of speech for Retool

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Retool

retool popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for retool

verb retool

make over — to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.

Just one Synonym for retool