Definition of "rehabilitate" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.

2. (transitive) To vindicate; to restore the reputation or image of (a person, concept etc.).

3. (transitive) To return (something) to its original condition.

4. (transitive, Canada, US, construction) To restore or repair (a vehicle, building); to make habitable or usable again.

5. (transitive, criminology) To restore to (a criminal etc.) the necessary training and education to allow for a successful reintegration into society; to retrain.

6. (transitive, medicine) To return (someone) to good health after illness, addiction, etc.

7. (intransitive) To go through such a process; to recover.