Rebuild
/ˌriːˈbɪld/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo construct or build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
/ˌriːˈbɪld/
To build again after destruction or damage.
They are going to rebuild the house after the fire.
💡 Simply: Imagine your toy house got smashed. Rebuild means putting the pieces back together to make a new one.
👶 For kids: To make something new again after it was broken.
More Examples
The team had to rebuild their strategy after losing several players.
The company decided to rebuild its online platform.
How It's Used
"The city is planning to rebuild the bridge after the flood."
"The company is rebuilding its brand image after the scandal."
To improve or strengthen something, such as a system, organization, or relationship, after a period of decline or disruption.
/ˌriːˈbɪld/
To improve or strengthen a system or organization.
The company is working to rebuild its relationship with its customers.
💡 Simply: Like when your team loses a game, and you need to get better, rebuild means to get it back together, stronger.
👶 For kids: To make something stronger and better again, like fixing a broken toy.
More Examples
After the scandal, they needed to rebuild trust.
The country is aiming to rebuild its infrastructure.
How It's Used
"The team will rebuild their roster during the off-season."
"The government is trying to rebuild the economy after the recession."
Idioms & expressions
rebuild from the ground up
To start completely over; to create or construct something from the very beginning.
"After the bankruptcy, the company had to rebuild from the ground up."
From re- (meaning "again") + build (from Old English byldan, meaning "to construct").
The word 'rebuild' has been used since the late 14th century, evolving from a simpler concept of constructing anew to encompassing improvement and restoration.
Memory tip
Imagine taking apart a Lego castle (build) and then putting it back together (re-) to rebuild it.