make over
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verb
- To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.βWe're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.β
- (of a person, particularly a woman) To give a new physical look to, especially with a new hairstyle, cosmetics, or clothes.βCindy is going to make over Karen tomorrow.β
- (of a career, public image, etc.) To improve upon or take in a new direction.βThe senator needs to make over his image.β
- To transfer ownership of, especially by means of a legal document.