reconstruct

//ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

reconstructInfinitive
reconstructPresent tense
reconstructedPast tense
reconstructedPast participle
reconstructingPresent participle
reconstructsThird-person singular
1

To build or create something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

The city plans to reconstruct the old bridge that was destroyed in the flood.

2

To form a mental picture or description of a past event or situation based on available evidence.

The detective tried to reconstruct the events of that night.

3

To restore or reorganize something, such as a system or organization, to a previous or improved state.

The new CEO worked hard to reconstruct the company after the financial crisis.