rebuild

[ ree-bild ]

verb (used with object)

, re·built or (Archaic) re·build·ed; re·build·ing.

1. to repair, especially to dismantle and reassemble with new parts:

   to rebuild an old car.

2. to replace, restrengthen, or reinforce:

   to rebuild an army.

3. to revise, reshape, or reorganize:

   to rebuild a shattered career.

verb (used without object)

, re·built or (Archaic) re·build·ed; re·build·ing.

1. to build again or afresh:

   With the insurance money we can rebuild.

rebuild

/ riːˈbɪld /

verb

1. to make, construct, or form again

   the cost of rebuilding the house

2. tr to restore (a system or situation) to a previous condition

   his struggle to rebuild his life

Other Words From

• re·builda·ble adjective
• re·builda·bili·ty noun
• re·builder noun
• unre·built adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebuild¹

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + build

Example Sentences

The UK must "rebuild relations" with the EU "while respecting the decision of the British people" who voted to leave in 2016, the Bank of England's governor will say later.

From BBC

"The impact on trade seems to be more in goods than services... But it underlines why we must be alert to and welcome opportunities to rebuild relations while respecting the decision of the British people."

From BBC

Both DaMart and the McWaids say they plan to rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times

Bush’s second win was rock bottom for Democrats and forced the party to reflect and rebuild, Silver explained.

From Salon

They will burn it down, but we will rebuild it based on democratic principles.

From Salon

Related Words

• overhaul
• reconstruct
• refurbish