rebuild
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verb (used with object)
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)
4.
to build again or afresh: With the insurance money we can rebuild.
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| —vb , -builds, -building, -built | |
| 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 |
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Example sentences
Not everyone is qualified to repair or rebuild a chimney.
To prevent overfishing and to allow fish stocks to rebuild, federal officials set up a new regulation system last year.
The batteries can go to a rebuild or recycle center.
He worked to rebuild himself physically and mentally.
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