retool

re·tool

R0195000 (rē-to͞ol′)v. re·tooled, re·tool·ing, re·tools v.tr.1. To fit out (a factory, for example) with a new set of machinery and tools for making a different product.2. To revise and reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating or improving: had to retool the city's economy.v.intr. To fit out a factory with a new set of machinery and tools.

retool

(riːˈtuːl) vb1. (Mechanical Engineering) to replace, re-equip, or rearrange the tools in (a factory, etc)2. chiefly US and Canadian to revise or reorganize

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(riˈtul)

v.t. 1. to replace the tools and machinery of (a factory). 2. to rearrange, usu. for updating. v.i. 3. to replace the tools or machinery of a factory. [1935–40]

retool

Past participle: retooled
Gerund: retooling

Imperative
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retool

Present
I retool
you retool
he/she/it retools
we retool
you retool
they retool

Preterite
I retooled
you retooled
he/she/it retooled
we retooled
you retooled
they retooled

Present Continuous
I am retooling
you are retooling
he/she/it is retooling
we are retooling
you are retooling
they are retooling

Present Perfect
I have retooled
you have retooled
he/she/it has retooled
we have retooled
you have retooled
they have retooled

Past Continuous
I was retooling
you were retooling
he/she/it was retooling
we were retooling
you were retooling
they were retooling

Past Perfect
I had retooled
you had retooled
he/she/it had retooled
we had retooled
you had retooled
they had retooled

Future
I will retool
you will retool
he/she/it will retool
we will retool
you will retool
they will retool

Future Perfect
I will have retooled
you will have retooled
he/she/it will have retooled
we will have retooled
you will have retooled
they will have retooled

Future Continuous
I will be retooling
you will be retooling
he/she/it will be retooling
we will be retooling
you will be retooling
they will be retooling

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been retooling
you have been retooling
he/she/it has been retooling
we have been retooling
you have been retooling
they have been retooling

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been retooling
you will have been retooling
he/she/it will have been retooling
we will have been retooling
you will have been retooling
they will have been retooling

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been retooling
you had been retooling
he/she/it had been retooling
we had been retooling
you had been retooling
they had been retooling

Conditional
I would retool
you would retool
he/she/it would retool
we would retool
you would retool
they would retool

Past Conditional
I would have retooled
you would have retooled
he/she/it would have retooled
we would have retooled
you would have retooled
they would have retooled

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	retool - revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving; "We must retool the town's economy"revisereorganize, shake up, reorganise - organize anew; "We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under"
	2.	retool - provide (a workshop or factory) with new toolsinterchange, substitute, replace, exchange - put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items; "the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt"; "substitute regular milk with fat-free milk"; "synonyms can be interchanged without a changing the context's meaning"

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retool for (something)

1. To furnish or equip with a new set of tools, equipment, machinery, etc., for the production of some new or different thing. We're planning on retooling for the next line of computer chips in the coming weeks. We have an annual plant shutdown in the summer. It gives our employees a chance to take a vacation while we retool for a new model of cars.2. To revise, reorganize, or bring up to date for some purpose, goal, or change. The city is frantically trying to retool for an ever-expanding population that has already begun putting strain on its infrastructure. Our consultants specialize in helping individuals and small business owners retool for radical changes in their business plans or structures.3. To acquire the skills and know-how needed for some pursuit or challenge. I studied English in college, but I'd like to retool for a career in finance. Many people are finding they need to retool for a marketplace that is increasingly dependent on online technologies and skills.4. To furnish or equip a factory or manufacturing plant with a new set of tools, equipment, machinery, etc., for the production of some new or different thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "retool" and "for." It will take a sizable chunk of money to retool the factory for such a radically different kind of product. We've finished retooling the processing plant for the new type of microchips.5. To revise, reorganize, or bring up to date someone, something, or oneself for a particular purpose, goal, or change. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "retool" and "for." The bank is retooling their online infrastructure to bring it in line with their competitors. The political party is retooling some of their stances on social issues to appeal to a broader demographic of voters.6. To furnish or provide oneself with the skills and know-how needed for some pursuit or challenge. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "retool" and "for." The seminar is aimed at anyone who wants to retool themselves for a more lucrative career. She said she's retooling herself for a possible career in science education.See also: retool

retool for something

1. Lit. to set up with new or altered tools for a different kind of production. The factory was closed down so they could retool for next year's model. How soon can we retool for this new line ofproducts? 2. Fig. to prepare oneself for a different kind of work. He decided to retool for a new job in the computer industry. I am too old to retool for a job like this.See also: retool

retool something for something

to set up a factory with new or altered tools for a different kind of production. The manager decided to retool the factory for greater efficiency. We will retool the plant for next year's models.See also: retool

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Synonyms for retool

verb revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving

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verb provide (a workshop or factory) with new tools

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