reconstruct

/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/
verb
  1. To build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.
    • The team worked hard to reconstruct the old bridge that had collapsed.
    • They plan to reconstruct the historic theater to its original design.
    • After the earthquake, the city had to reconstruct many of its buildings.
  2. To create a description or picture of something that happened in the past, using available evidence.
    • The detective tried to reconstruct the events of the night of the crime.
    • Scientists can reconstruct the climate of ancient times from ice cores.
    • Historians used old letters to reconstruct daily life in the 18th century.
  3. To change the structure or organization of something, such as a system or company.
    • After the merger, they had to reconstruct the entire IT network.
    • The government is working to reconstruct the healthcare system.
    • The company decided to reconstruct its management team to improve efficiency.