American English
/ɹiˈbɪld̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
to build a building, bridge, road, or other structure again, especially after it is damaged or destroyed
Practice out loudto build a building, bridge, road, or other structure again, especially after it is damaged or destroyed
Workers rebuilt the bridge after the flood.
The city plans to rebuild the damaged school.
rebuild a house · rebuild a bridge · rebuild a city · rebuild after a disaster
[subject] + rebuild + [object]
[subject] + rebuild + [object] + after + [event]
to make a relationship, business, economy, or life healthy or successful again after a serious problem
They are working to rebuild trust.
After the divorce, she slowly rebuilt her life.
For trust, confidence, or a relationship, Spanish often uses restablecer or recuperar, not only reconstruir.
rebuild trust · rebuild a relationship · rebuild one's life · rebuild the economy
[subject] + rebuild + [abstract noun]
[subject] + rebuild + [possessive] + life
to make something completely new again, starting from the beginning
After the fire, they rebuilt the house from scratch.
to create a new and stable life after a very difficult experience
After the war, many families rebuilt their lives.
The past and past participle are rebuilt, not rebuilded.