retool

/ˈriːtuːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to re-equip or reorganize a factory, business, etc., especially in order to make a different product

“The company decided to retool its manufacturing process to meet new customer demands.”

2. verb

to update or modify something, especially a system or a plan

“The software developers had to retool their code to be compatible with the new operating system.”

3. noun

a person or team responsible for re-equiping or reorganizing a factory, business, etc.

“The retooling team worked tirelessly to implement the new production line.”

4. noun

the process of re-equiping or reorganizing a factory, business, etc.

“The company’s retooling process took several months to complete.”

Synonyms

  • modernize
  • re-equip
  • reorganize
  • revamp

Antonyms

  • demote
  • downsize