restoration
Collocations
11(noun.) returning sth to its original condition
ADJ
complete, full
extensive
The historic building required extensive restoration before it could reopen to the public.
VERB + RESTORATION
carry out | undergo
await, be in need of, need
The old church building needs restoration before it can be used for services again.
RESTORATION + NOUN
programme, project, work
PREP
for ~
The old theater has been shut down for restoration and should reopen next spring.
under ~
The old church building has been under restoration for the past two years.
(noun.) bringing sth back into use/existence
ADJ
full
The historical building required a full restoration before it could open to the public again.
immediate
The hospital needed immediate restoration of its water supply after the pipe burst.
PHRASES
the restoration of diplomatic relations, the restoration of the monarchy