retinker

/rɪˈtɪŋkər/

Definitions

1. verb

to rework or modify something, especially a machine or device, in order to improve or adapt it to a new purpose.

“The engineer was tasked with retinking the old factory’s production line to increase efficiency.”

2. noun

a person or organization that reworks or modifies something, especially a machine or device.

“The company hired a team of retinkers to redesign their software.”

Synonyms

  • reinvent
  • retool
  • rework

Antonyms

  • discard
  • relegate