rebuild
v. B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɹiˈbɪɫd// UK //ɹɪbˈɪld// re·build
v. to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. You can also use it when you want to make a system or a relationship strong again.
v. to construct something again after it has been demolished or significantly damaged; to restore or restructure an abstract entity such as a reputation or economy.
The city worked hard to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
After the scandal, the company hired a new PR firm to help rebuild its public image.
The post-war government faced the monumental task of having to rebuild the nation's infrastructure while simultaneously managing a severe financial crisis.
From re- + build.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.