To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them.
We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.
(of a person, particularly a woman) To give a new physical look to, especially with a new hairstyle, cosmetics, or clothes.
Cindy is going to make over Karen tomorrow.
(of a career, public image, etc.) To improve upon or take in a new direction.
The senator needs to make over his image.
To transfer ownership of, especially by means of a legal document.