Work over

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo improve a prototype, or first draft.

"The estimated figures are not bad, but somebody will have to work them over."

2.VerbTo physically attack in order to cause injury.

"He'll talk, once we work him over."

3.VerbTo subject (a person) to a severe scolding, interrogation, beating, etc.

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