Rebuild

/riˈbɪld/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of rebuilding; a reconstruction.

The rebuild of the historic monument was met with great enthusiasm from the locals.

verb

to build again or anew; to reconstruct.

After the storm, the community came together to rebuild the damaged houses.

to restore or improve by making changes to the existing structure.

The company plans to rebuild its brand after the recent scandal.

to recover or improve one's personal status, strength, or life.

After losing his job, he worked hard to rebuild his confidence.

From Middle English rebuilden, from Old English ribyldan, where 're-' means 'again' and 'buldian' means 'to build'.

rebuild trust

To work on changing someone's mind about you or your intentions after a breach of confidence.

rebuild one's life

To make significant changes in one’s life after hardship or loss.

construct

To build or form by putting together parts.

restore

To bring back to a former condition.

Making improvements or changes to something that already exists.

Let's rebuild this project with fresh ideas!

To get back on track after a setback.

After the breakup, she needed some time to rebuild.