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

With the full moon in Cancer happening on the same day, there is a need to consider your well-being and rework your daily routines accordingly. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024

Yet, what should have been universally condemned was reworked into something plausible. —Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Marin and actor-comedian Tommy Chong reworked many of their comedy routines to please audiences with goofy, and at times, stupid humor — creating a counterculture film classic watched to this day. —Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024

However, it has been reworked into a standalone series with no connections to that franchise. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024

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