make over

verb

1. to transfer the title or possession of (property, etc)
2. to renovate or remodel

   she made over the dress to fit her sister

noun

1. a complete remodelling
2. a series of alterations, including beauty treatments and new clothes, intended to make a noticeable improvement in a person's appearance

Example Sentences

No promises have been made over pay, as yet, given that the going rate is likely to change significantly.

From BBC

The inquiry had made over 100 recommendations, including public apologies from New Zealand authorities and religious leaders, as well as legislation mandating suspected abuse to be reported.

From BBC

On Wednesday Police Scotland confirmed that 19 arrests had been made over disruption across Halloween and Bonfire Night.

From BBC

By early last year, the team was deep into redesign and reconstruction, and it was clear that making over the hotel and downtown Jacumba Hot Springs would cost more than buying them did.

From Los Angeles Times

“You were there,” one homicide detective responded, a point the detectives would make over and over.

From Los Angeles Times

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