English Expression · Intermediate
make over
To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them
Pronunciation: say make over
Meaning
To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.
Example
We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.
We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.
Practice tips
- Practice make over out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.