perombak

Perombak is an Indonesian term that generally refers to renovation, overhaul, or substantial changes to a structure, system, or organization. The root verb rombak means to overhaul or remodel, and the prefix per- forms nouns that denote the act or result of an action. In standard usage, the noun most commonly used for the act itself is perombakan, while perombak can appear as an agent noun meaning a person who overhauls, though this agent sense is less common and may be considered informal or dialectal in some contexts.

Perombak is used across several domains. In construction and architecture, it denotes renovations that change layout, functionality, or appearance of a building. In mechanical and industrial settings, it can refer to major overhauls of equipment or systems. In political or organizational contexts, it often describes restructuring or personnel changes, such as a cabinet reshuffle (perombakan kabinet). In everyday language, it can imply modernization or substantial reform of processes, practices, or institutions.

In usage, perombakan is the more precise term for the act, while perombak as a standalone noun is rarer and may be avoided in formal writing. Related terms include renovasi (renovation), pembaruan (updating), rekonstruksi (reconstruction), and reorganisasi (reorganization), each with its own nuance depending on context.

See also: rombak, perombakan, renovasi, kabinet, reorganisasi.