"make over" meaning in English

See make over in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Audio: en-au-make over.ogg [Australia] Forms: make over
Head templates: {{expression}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you make over a room, you renovate or convert it to a different use.
    Sense id: simple-make_over-en-phrase-6RXviUOM
  2. If you make over a person, you give them a new physical appearance by changing their hairstyle, or clothes.
    Sense id: simple-make_over-en-phrase-GGuU9WNT
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