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

However, per Bloomberg, Apple has plans to rework the device and lower the cost in an attempt to appeal to a broader consumer base. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024

The app most recent update reworked its masking process and added the ability to hide an image’s background with AI. —Emma Roth, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024

Trump reworked his balance sheet after leaving the White House, paying off more than a half dozen loans. —Dan Alexander, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

However, it has been reworked into a standalone series with no connections to that franchise. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Oct. 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