- [uncountable, countable] the work of repairing and cleaning an old building, a painting, etc. so that its condition is as good as it originally was
- restoration work
- for restoration The palace is closed for restoration.
Extra ExamplesTopics Artc1- The government did much to facilitate these restorations.
- This historic building is currently awaiting restoration.
- a steam engine under restoration
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- complete
- full
- extensive
- …
- carry out
- undertake
- undergo
- …
- activities
- effort
- plan
- …
- for restoration
- under restoration
- [uncountable, countable] restoration of something the act of bringing back a system, a law, etc. that existed previously
- the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries
- the restoration of democracy/the monarchy
Extra Examples- Protesters called for the full restoration of civil liberties.
- the full restoration of Sino-US relations
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- full
- the restoration of the monarchy
- [uncountable] restoration (of something) (to somebody/something) the act of returning something to its correct place, condition or owner
- the restoration of the Elgin marbles to Greece
- the Restoration[singular] the time in Britain after 1660 when, following a period with no king or queen, Charles II became king
- Restoration comedy/poetry (= written during and after this time)
CultureThe Restoration period in Britain is known for its lively developments in the arts, particularly in the theatre. The Earl of Rochester (1648-80) was the period's most famous poet, and other artists included the painter Peter Lely (1618-80) and the playwright William Wycherley.Topics Historyc2
Word Originlate 15th cent. (denoting the action of restoring to a former state): partly from Old French, partly an alteration of obsolete restauration (from late Latin restauratio(n-), from the verb restaurare), suggested by restore.
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