inspectingandrestoring
verb (gerund)UK /ɪnˈspɛktɪŋ ənd rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
US /ɪnˈspɛktɪŋ ənd rɪˈstɔrɪŋ/
Looking closely at something to check it, then fixing it up to make it good again.
The workers are inspecting and restoring the old bridge so it will be safe to cross.
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2. Checking something carefully and then bringing it back to its original condition.
They spent months inspecting and restoring the antique painting.
3. Looking over a place or object for problems and then making it work properly again.
The team is inspecting and restoring the playground equipment after the storm.
4. Examining something in detail and then returning it to a healthy or working state.
Inspecting and restoring the old car took a whole year.