1. verb To make changes to something in order to greatly alter or completely change its appearance or function. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "over." We're thinking about making over the entire layout of the magazine. Our neighbors made over their back yard and it's really impressive.

2. verb To change one's overall appearance, typically a woman, by making changes to makeup, hair, clothing, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "over." This is the show where they make over military veterans who are re-entering the workforce. Katie is going to have a sleepover and all of her friends are going to make each other over. I think they've completely made over Kim. She's almost unrecognizable!

3. verb To transfer ownership of a property to someone else in an official legal way. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "make" and "over." I didn't realize how complicated it would be to make over the house to me and my siblings when my parents moved out.

4. noun The act of changing one's overall appearance, typically a woman, by making changes to makeup, hair, clothing, etc. In this usage, the phrase is often hyphenated or spelled as one word. This is the show where they do makeovers for military veterans who are re-entering the workforce. Katie is going to have a sleepover and all of her friends are going to give each other makeovers.