retooling
Updating the machinery
Retooling is the process of re-equipping with new tools or machinery, especially in manufacturing: The factory shut down for retooling before launching the new model.
Figuratively, it means restructuring or adapting something for a different purpose: The campaign is retooling its message after poor polling numbers.
Personal retooling suggests acquiring new skills or changing one's approach.
Rearranging an existing framework
- reorganizationChanging how something's arranged
- transformationThorough change in form
- realignmentAdjusting relative positions
- reformImprove by correcting faults
revamp · overhaul · pivot · transition · workforce · retraining · downsizing · rightsizing
Acquiring updated skills
- upskillingLearning new work abilities
- reskillingLearning new work capabilities
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- educationSystematic development of mind
certification · curriculum · competency · apprenticeship · bootcamp · cross-training · mentorship · coaching
Collective mechanical equipment
- equipmentTools for a task
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- plantBotanical organism
refit · refurbish · rebuild · reconstruct · reengineer · modernize · reconfigure · production
Fresh interpretation of existing material
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- reworkingModifying something already made
- reconceptualizationForming a new understanding
- refreshRestore energy or newness
rebranding · redesign · iteration · brainstorming · ideation · prototyping · experimentation · innovation
Code improvement, same behavior
- codebaseSoftware project's complete source
- migrationMovement to new territory
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
legacy · architecture · framework · platform · integration · API · debugging · optimization
restructuring
Rearranging an existing framework
- reorganizationChanging how something's arranged
- transformationThorough change in form
- realignmentAdjusting relative positions
reform · revamp · overhaul · pivot · transition · workforce · retraining · downsizing · rightsizing · turnaround
retraining
Acquiring updated skills
- upskillingLearning new work abilities
- reskillingLearning new work capabilities
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
education · certification · curriculum · competency · apprenticeship · bootcamp · cross-training · mentorship · coaching · qualification
machinery
Collective mechanical equipment
- equipmentTools for a task
- factoryIndustrial production facility
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
plant · refit · refurbish · rebuild · reconstruct · reengineer · modernize · reconfigure · production · workshop
reimagining
Fresh interpretation of existing material
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- reworkingModifying something already made
- reconceptualizationForming a new understanding
refresh · rebranding · redesign · iteration · brainstorming · ideation · prototyping · experimentation · innovation · pivot
refactoring
Code improvement, same behavior
- codebaseSoftware project's complete source
- migrationMovement to new territory
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
modernization · legacy · architecture · framework · platform · integration · API · debugging · optimization · version
- automakingassembly line, car factory, production line, final assembly, paint shop
- midseasonhiatus, winter break, bye week, halftime, trade deadline
- reorganizingrearranging, restructuring, reshuffling, reshuffle, regrouping
- starting overreset, reboot, refresh, reload, retry
- restoration workrestoration, refurbishment, rebuilding, overhaul, engine rebuild
- equipment upgradesupgrading, modernizing, system overhaul
retoolingmaintaining
Keeping in condition
stagnating · standing pat · status quo · business as usual · preserving
retoolingabandoning
Leaving permanently behind
decommissioning · mothballing · neglecting · running down · phasing out
tool, tooling, retool, retrofit, toolmaker, toolset, retooled, retools, toolroom