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Work over

To improve a prototype, or first draft.

📖 Definitions of "Work over"

verb
  1. 1

    To improve a prototype, or first draft.

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

  2. 2

    To physically attack in order to cause injury.

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

  3. 3

    To subject (a person) to a severe scolding, interrogation, etc.

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