Definition of make over

make overphrasal verb

làm lại

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The phrase "make over" stems from the early 20th century in the United States, specifically the 1920s and 1930s when it was commonly used in the fashion industry to describe the process of transforming someone's appearance through new clothing and accessories. The term's origins can be traced back to the verb "make" which has a variety of meanings, one of which is to alter or reconstruct something. By combining this word with "over," which has the meaning of doing something thoroughly or completely, "make over" came to refer to a dramatic and complete change in one's physical appearance. The initial use of "make over" referred only to style and fashion, but over time it has been applied to other areas, such as home renovation, beauty and cosmetics, and even rebranding or marketing strategies for businesses. Today, "make over" is a widely recognized term with versatile connotations, emphasizing both the concepts of transformation and improvement.

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to legally give something to somebody

hợp pháp trao tặng cái gì đó cho ai đó

Example:
  • He made over the property to his eldest son.

    Ông đã trao lại tài sản cho con trai cả của mình.

to change something in order to make it look different or use it for a different purpose; to give somebody a different appearance by changing their clothes, hair, etc.

thay đổi một cái gì đó để làm cho nó trông khác đi hoặc sử dụng nó cho một mục đích khác; mang lại cho ai đó một diện mạo khác bằng cách thay đổi quần áo, tóc, v.v.

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