English (general)informalcolloquialslang
- To attack or beat someone severely; to assault and batter.
- To subject someone to rough or coercive treatment, including physical violence.
English (general)neutraltechnical
- To examine, repair, or treat thoroughly; to work on a person, object, or system to restore or improve it.
- To perform maintenance, adjustments, or medical attention on something or someone.
English (general)neutralformal
- To revise, edit, or rework a text, plan, or piece of work in order to improve it.
- To go over material carefully for correction or refinement.
North American EnglishBritish English (colloquial)colloquialregional
- To be employed at or to perform work at a particular place (as in constructions like 'work over at X').