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Retool

usgb/ˌriːˈtuːl/Volume
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Broad Application

Not just for physical objects; can also refer to updating skills or methods.

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Teachers had to retool their strategies to engage in online education.
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Not Starting Over

Implies improving what already exists rather than rebuilding from scratch.

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Our team needs to retool our approach, but our goal remains the same.
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Progress and Innovation

Often used to show adaptation to new trends or technologies.

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With the rise of electric cars, auto manufacturers are retooling for the future.
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