Meanings
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1
verb
To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
The house was rebuilt after it was hit by a bomb.
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2
verb
To create or develop something again, such as a relationship or career.
It took years to rebuild trust between the two countries.
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3
noun
A period during which a team or organization tries to improve after a difficult time.
The team is going through a lengthy rebuild after years of losing.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
verb
· to build something again...
reconstruct
3
noun
· a period during which a...
reboot
Word family
Forms
rebuildedrebuildingrebuildsrebuilt
Derived forms
rebuildablerebuilderunrebuildable
Related forms
prebuild
Etymology
From re- + build.