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retooled

/ˌriːˈtuːld/

/ˌriˈtuld/

retoolverb

retooled

Past Simple

retooled

Past Simple

retooled

Past Participle

retooling

Gerund

/ˌriːˈtuːl/

/ˌriˈtul/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

retoolpast participle

retooled

Past-participle form "retooled" is regularly used attributively (e.g., "a retooled factory"), functioning as an adjective.

Translations

réoutillé

The retooled assembly line now produces medical devices.

La chaîne de montage réoutillée produit désormais des dispositifs médicaux.

Definitions

Having been retooled; refitted or adapted for a new use or purpose.

The retooled assembly line now produces medical devices.

Synonyms

retoolnoun

Definitions

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.