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retool

/ˌriːˈtuːl/

/ˌriˈtul/

Translations

retoolverb

retooled

Past Simple

retooled

Past Participle

retooling

Gerund

/ˌriːˈtuːl/

/ˌriˈtul/

réoutillerS’emploie surtout pour des équipements, des machines ou des procédés; peut aussi se construire au pronominal.

The factory was retooled to produce electric cars instead of traditional gasoline vehicles.

L’usine a été réoutillée pour produire des voitures électriques au lieu de véhicules à essence traditionnels.

Additional translations

revoirAu figuré, pour une stratégie, un plan ou une approche.

Synonyms

retoolnoun

retools

Used industrially/business-wise to denote the act or period of retooling.

réoutillageTerme surtout technique ou industriel; désigne le processus de modernisation ou d’adaptation.

The plant's retool took six months and introduced fully automated machinery.

Le réoutillage de l’usine a pris six mois et a introduit des machines entièrement automatisées.

Synonyms

Definitions

retoolverb

To change or adapt something, especially a machine or system, for a different purpose or use.

The factory was retooled to produce electric cars instead of traditional gasoline vehicles.

To revise or reorganize something, such as a plan or strategy, to improve its effectiveness.

The company decided to retool its marketing strategy to better reach younger audiences.

To undergo a process of retooling; to change equipment, methods, or approach in order to meet new requirements.

After the new safety regulations took effect, several plants retooled within months.

retoolnoun

An act or instance of retooling; the process of modernizing or adapting equipment, methods, or strategy for a new purpose.

The plant's retool took six months and introduced fully automated machinery.