retool
verb
re·tool
(ˌ)rē-ˈtül 
retooled; retooling; retools
: to make especially minor changes or improvements
retool for the future
Examples of retool in a Sentence
The factory has been retooled.
The company is retooling its sales strategies.
The company is retooling for the future.
Recent Examples on the Web
In response, corporate communicators are retooling how to creatively share the narrative behind the numbers.
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Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Malzahn retooled the strength and conditioning program, tabbing Anthony Kincy.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
In the last year, both private and commercial airports have retooled.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 24 July 2024
But once Kudrow signed on to the project, the creators retooled the role specifically for her.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
Malzahn retooled the strength and conditioning program, tabbing Anthony Kincy.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2024
In the last year, both private and commercial airports have retooled.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 24 July 2024
But once Kudrow signed on to the project, the creators retooled the role specifically for her.
—Max Gao, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 July 2024
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retool
verb
re·tool
(ˈ)rē-ˈtül
1
: to equip again with new or different tools
retool a factory
2
: to make changes or improvements to
retool that idea
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