rebuild

[ree-bild]

verb (used with object)

rebuilt , rebuilded, rebuilding .

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)

rebuilt , rebuilded, rebuilding .

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 Word Forms

• rebuildable adjective
• rebuildability noun
• rebuilder noun
• unrebuilt adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebuild¹

First recorded in 1605–15; re- + build

Example Sentences

They will be back, because the Yankees’ enormous wealth affords them the luxury of never needing to rebuild.

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He was about to return to Australia to rebuild his savings when he was cast in the dramatic series Euphoria, where he played the violent jock and class king Nate Jacobs.

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Abroad, this took the form of massive European rebuilding investment, the Marshall Plan.

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No piecemeal agreements, no more fighting, no more hostages, and start rebuilding Gaza.

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“I know there are many unfair demands, but all I want is an end to the war, rebuilding and for my kids to go back to school,” she said.

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Related Words

• build 
• build up 
• fix