rebuilds
Makes whole again
Rebuilds is the verb form of rebuild—to construct again after destruction or deterioration.
A city rebuilds after an earthquake; a team rebuilds after losing key players.
The word implies starting over with the same essential purpose: She rebuilds vintage motorcycles.
Rebuilds can also be a noun for reconstructed items: These engines are factory rebuilds.
Restoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- comebackRecovery after decline
regeneration · revival · strength · wellness · convalescence · recuperation · mending · restoration
Rearranging an existing framework
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- reformationProcess of improving institutions
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
rethinking · reshaping · reconstitution · turnaround · rebirth · renaissance · revitalization · rebranding
Altering existing structures
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- restorationReturning something to condition
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
retrofit · redesign · makeover · gutting · facelift · refit · improvement · updating
Machine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
parts · servicing · diagnostics · mechanic · workshop · garage · lubrication · replacement
Underlying support structure
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- architectureBuilding design discipline
concrete · masonry · carpentry · plumbing · electrical · insulation · drywall · structural
healing
Restoration of health
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
comeback · regeneration · revival · strength · wellness · convalescence · recuperation · mending · restoration · second-chance
restructuring
Rearranging an existing framework
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- reformationProcess of improving institutions
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
reimagining · rethinking · reshaping · reconstitution · turnaround · rebirth · renaissance · revitalization · rebranding · reorganization
remodeling
Altering existing structures
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- restorationReturning something to condition
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
upgrade · retrofit · redesign · makeover · gutting · facelift · refit · improvement · updating · reconfiguration
engine
Machine producing motion
- transmissionSending of information
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
alternator · parts · servicing · diagnostics · mechanic · workshop · garage · lubrication · replacement · overhaul
foundation
Underlying support structure
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- scaffoldingTemporary exterior work platform
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
architecture · concrete · masonry · carpentry · plumbing · electrical · insulation · drywall · structural · load-bearing
database
Organized digital information collection
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- systemConnected parts forming whole
- serverOne who attends tables
index · cache · restore · migration · backup · reinstall · recompile · deployment · configuration · update
- salvage verbsrescues, saves, recovers, retrieves, reclaims
- Legobricks, brick, blocks, sets, plate
- improvementsimprovement, fixes, betterment, enhancement, upgrade
rebuildsdemolishes
Tears down completely
destroys · tears down · razes · wrecks · knocks down
rebuildsruins
Decayed structural remains
damages · deteriorates · degrades · neglects · undermines
- rebuilding trustRepairing damaged confidence
- engine rebuildFull motor restoration
- post-war rebuildingRestoring society after conflict
- rebuilding effortsWork to restore damaged areas
- rebuilt titleRepaired wreck certification
- community rebuildingCollective effort to restore locality
rebuild, rebuilt, rebuilding, prebuilt, rebuilder, rebuilders