rehabilitation stage
noun phraseUK /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən steɪdʒ/
US /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən steɪdʒ/
A time when someone works to get strong and healthy again after being hurt or sick.
During the rehabilitation stage, she practiced walking a little more each day.
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2. A step in a program that helps someone stop using drugs or alcohol and return to normal life.
He entered the rehabilitation stage of his addiction treatment last month.
3. A phase in fixing or improving a damaged building or area so it can be used again.
The old theater is now in the rehabilitation stage after years of neglect.
4. A period of training that helps a person return to work or sport after an injury.
The athlete is in the rehabilitation stage before rejoining the team.