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retool

verb/ˌriːˈtuːl/

B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

To re-equip or reorganise an operation for a new purpose or method.

The plant was retooled over the summer so the same line could run three product variants.

Similar: re-equip, refit

Topic: Management & organisation in Business English

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