CEFR B2

restoring

verb

Meaning

Bringing something back to a previous, better, or original state.

Examples

The museum is restoring a collection of 18th-century oil paintings damaged by fire.
After the storm, the city focused on restoring power to the affected neighborhoods.

Synonyms: fixing, repairing, renovating, rehabilitating

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restoring (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/

Definition

Bringing something back to a previous, better, or original state.

Examples

The museum is restoring a collection of 18th-century oil paintings damaged by fire.
After the storm, the city focused on restoring power to the affected neighborhoods.
They are restoring the historic park by planting native trees and clearing invasive weeds.

How to Use restoring

restore to (prepositional phrase): returning something to a specific state or condition — "The government is working on restoring the economy to its pre-crisis levels."
restore someone to (prepositional phrase): bringing a person back to a previous position or health — "The medicine was successful in restoring him to full health."

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