reconstruct improperly
[/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt ɪmˈprɒpərli/]
verb phrase
reconstruir impropriamente
1. to rebuild, reassemble, or put together again in an incorrect, unsuitable, or improper manner
The archaeologist warned that reassembling the artifact incorrectly would reconstruct improperly the ancient vessel's original form.
O arqueólogo alertou que remontar o artefato incorretamente reconstruiria impropriamente a forma original do vaso antigo.
2. to restore something to its previous state but with errors, mistakes, or violations of proper procedure
The building was reconstructed improperly after the fire, failing to meet current safety codes.
O edifício foi reconstruído impropriamente após o incêndio, não atendendo aos códigos de segurança atuais.
This phrase is commonly used in technical, professional, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in fields such as archaeology, architecture, engineering, and historical restoration. In Brazil, the phrase appears frequently in legal and technical documentation regarding building code violations and improper repairs.
NYC Slang
botch the rebuild / mess up the reconstruction
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