English Explanatory Dictionary

rebuild

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To build again or anew.
  2. To attempt to improve one's performance during a period of struggling.
noun
  1. A process or result of rebuilding.
  2. (said of sports teams) A period during which an attempt is made to improve during a period of struggling.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈbɪld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rebuild.wav /ˈɹiːbɪld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rebuild2.wav

Word forms

rebuild rebuilds rebuilding rebuilt

Etymology

From re- + build.

Synonyms

reassemble reconstruct remanufacture reassembly reconstruction remake reboot re-creation remaking

Related words

prebuild

Derived words

rebuildable rebuilder unrebuildable
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