English Explanatory Dictionary

work over

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To improve a prototype, or first draft.
  2. To physically attack in order to cause injury.
  3. To subject (a person) to a severe scolding, interrogation, beating, etc.

Pronunciation

En-au-work over.ogg

Word forms

work over works over working over worked over

Synonyms

polish rework beat up
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