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retooled

UK
/ˌriːˈtuːld/
US
/ˌriˈtuld/

Translations

retoolverb

retooled

Past Simple

retooled
Past Simple
retooled
Past Participle
retooling
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈtuːl/
US
/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
adjust
reconfigure
reengineer
reshape
rework
revise
modify
retoolpast participle

retooled

Past-participle form "retooled" is regularly used attributively (e.g., "a retooled factory"), functioning as an adjective.
The retooled assembly line now produces medical devices.
La chaîne de montage réoutillée produit désormais des dispositifs médicaux.
Synonyms
retrofitted
upgraded
modernized
reconfigured
adapted
converted
updated
modified
redesigned
refitted
overhauled
revamped
reworked

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.
retoolpast participle
Having been retooled; refitted or adapted for a new use or purpose.
The retooled assembly line now produces medical devices.
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