rebuild
word
/ɹiˈbɪɫd/
ree-BILD
/ɹɪbˈɪld/
ree-BILD
Definition
To build something again after it has been destroyed, damaged, or taken apart. It can also mean to restore or improve something, like an organization, relationship, or a system.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or neutral contexts. Collocates with 'house', 'city', 'relationship', 'trust', or 'system'. Can refer to physical structures or abstract concepts. Not used for minor repairs—use 'fix' or 'repair' for small things.
Spanish: reconstruir - volver a construirPortuguese (BR): reconstruirPortuguese (PT): reconstruirChinese (Simplified): 重建Chinese (Traditional): 重建Hindi: पुनर्निर्माण करनाArabic: إعادة بناءBengali: পুনর্নির্মাণ করা - পুনরায় গড়ে তোলাRussian: восстанавливать - перестраиватьJapanese: 再建するVietnamese: xây dựng lại - tái thiếtKorean: 재건하다 - 다시 세우다Turkish: yeniden inşa etmek - tekrar kurmakUrdu: دوبارہ تعمیر کرناIndonesian: membangun kembali - membangun ulang
Example Sentences
We must rebuild our house.
basic
They will rebuild the bridge after the flood.
basic
The workers will rebuild the wall.
basic
After losing trust, it takes time to rebuild a relationship.
natural
We need to rebuild the system from the ground up.
natural
The city is trying to rebuild its image after the scandal.
natural