make over

English

Verb

make over (third-person singular simple present makes over, present participle making over, simple past and past participle made over)

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