1. To restore someone to a former position, rank, or reputation
The court decided to rehabilitate his reputation after proving his innocence.
O tribunal decidiu reabilitar sua reputação após provar sua inocência.
2. To restore someone to a state of good health or physical ability through therapy or treatment
The patient underwent therapy to rehabilitate his injured leg.
O paciente passou por terapia para reabilitar sua perna ferida.
3. To restore or reconstruct a building or infrastructure
They plan to rehabilitate the historic downtown area.
Eles planejam reabilitar a área histórica do centro.
4. To reform or restore someone to a productive role in society
The prison rehabilitation program aims to rehabilitate criminals.
O programa de reabilitação prisional visa reabilitar criminosos.