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Definition of retool

retool

/ˌriːˈtuːl/
re · tool
Past Simple:retooled
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Past Participle:retooled
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Present Participle:retooling
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retool Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To reorganize, revise, or adapt (a system, strategy, or organization) in order to make it more effective or suited to new conditions.

Example

"After a disappointing first quarter, the marketing team decided to retool their campaign strategy."

2

To equip (a factory or industry) with new or adapted tools and machinery, typically to manufacture a different product.

Example

"The automaker spent millions to retool its assembly plant for electric vehicles."

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• Rhymes for retool

• Nearby Words

retirement
retiring
retitle
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retort
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retouchable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the prefix 're-' ('again') and 'tool', originating in industrial manufacturing to describe re-equipping factories with new machinery.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Retool. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/retool
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