verb
rework
REE-wurk
Rework (verb) means to redo, revise, or rebuild something so it works better or fits a new purpose. Example: “The editor asked her to rework the opening chapter completely.”
verb
1
To redo, revise, or rebuild something so it works better or fits a new purpose.
"The editor asked her to rework the opening chapter completely."
"They reworked the recipe to use fewer ingredients."
noun
1
A version of something that has been redone or revised.
"This song is a rework of an old blues standard."
How to use rework
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo make substantial changes to something already made, to improve or adapt it.
Common pairings
rework a plan
rework the design
a complete rework
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Word forms
- Plural
- reworks
- Third person singular
- reworks
- Past tense
- reworked, rewrought
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The editor asked her to _____ the opening chapter completely.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus work.
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Rhymes for rework
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What does “rework” mean?
The word “rework” means to redo, revise, or rebuild something so it works better or fits a new purpose. In plain terms, to make substantial changes to something already made, to improve or adapt it.
How do you pronounce “rework”?
“Rework” is pronounced REE-wurk (/ˈɹiːwɜː(ɹ)k/ in IPA).
How do you use “rework” in a sentence?
Here is “rework” used in a sentence: “The editor asked her to rework the opening chapter completely.”
What part of speech is “rework”?
Depending on how it is used, “rework” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “rework” have?
“Rework” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to redo, revise, or rebuild something so it works better or fits a new purpose.
