1. rehabilitation, especially treatment for drug or alcohol addiction
Usage: informal
2. the process of restoring a building or area to good condition
Usage: informal

1. to restore to good condition through renovation
Usage: informal

Examples

• She spent three months in rehab for her drinking problem.
• The celebrity checked into rehab after his arrest.
• They bought an old house to rehab and sell.
• The neighborhood rehab project improved property values.
• He decided to rehab the historic building downtown.
• The rehab facility offers counseling and support groups.
• We plan to rehab the kitchen next summer.