Rebuilding: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebuilding

 

[ ˌriːˈbɪldɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

after a disaster

The process of building something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. It involves repairing, renovating, and reconstructing the structure to its previous state or even better.

Synonyms

reconstructing, renovating, restoring

Examples of usage

  • After the earthquake, the city started rebuilding homes and infrastructure.
  • The community came together to support the rebuilding efforts after the hurricane.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebuilding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconstrução

🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्माण

🇩🇪 Wiederaufbau

🇮🇩 pembangunan kembali

🇺🇦 відбудова

🇵🇱 odbudowa

🇯🇵 再建

🇫🇷 reconstruction

🇪🇸 reconstrucción

🇹🇷 yeniden inşa

🇰🇷 재건

🇸🇦 إعادة بناء

🇨🇿 přestavba

🇸🇰 obnova

🇨🇳 重建

🇸🇮 obnova

🇮🇸 endurbygging

🇰🇿 қайта құру

🇬🇪 აღდგენა

🇦🇿 yenidənqurma

🇲🇽 reconstrucción

Etymology

The word 'rebuilding' comes from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning again, and the verb 'building'. It originated in the late Middle English period, evolving from the Old English word 'byldan' meaning to construct. The concept of rebuilding has been essential throughout history, especially in the aftermath of wars, natural disasters, and urban development projects.

See also: build, builder, builders, building, buildup, built, inbuilt, rebuild, rebuilder, unbuilt.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,352, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.