rework

verb

re·​work (ˌ)rē-ˈwərk 

reworked; reworking; reworks

transitive verb

: to work again or anew: such as

a

: revise

b

: to reprocess (something, such as used material) for further use

Synonyms

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• remodel
• revamp
• revise
• vary

Examples of rework in a Sentence

The design has been completely reworked.

the sculptor reworked the clay into another shape

Recent Examples on the Web

After Musk weighed in against a spending deal late last year, spurring Republicans to rework their bill, Democrats warned that an unelected billionaire was essentially acting like the president. —Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025

But other companies also use Red 3 to color a wide variety of products, from drinks to vegetarian meats, and will be forced to rework their recipes. —Alexander Tin, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025

Álvarez convinced the powers that be to return to post-production after the movie's cinematic release to rework some of the visuals before the domestic launch. —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025

The Panthers are set to rework most of their defensive lineup, and Smith-Wade could be a cheap option at nickel spot in 2025. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rework

verb

re·​work (ˈ)rē-ˈwərk 

: to work again or anew: as

a

: revise entry 1 sense 2, rewrite

b

: to reprocess (as used material) for further use