rehab

n. the process of getting help to stop using drugs or alcohol, or to recover from an injury.

n. the therapeutic process of recovery from substance addiction or physical injury. Often used without an article in this sense.

“After his knee surgery, he had to spend three months in rehab to walk again.”

“The athlete's commitment to her physical rehab allowed her to return to the pitch months ahead of the surgeon's initial projections.”

Informal

n. a clinic or hospital where people stay to recover from addiction.

n. a specialised facility or clinic providing treatment for individuals with substance use disorders or physical disabilities.

“The family helped him find a good rehab near the coast.”

“The celebrity checked into a private rehab in the mountains to escape media scrutiny during his initial detoxification phase.”

Informal

v. to help someone return to a healthy life or to fix up an old building.

v. to restore to a state of health, constructive activity, or good condition. Transitive — requires a direct object.

“They plan to rehab the old factory and turn it into modern apartments.”

“The city council allocated funds to rehab the historic district, aiming to preserve the original facades while updating the internal infrastructure.”

Informal