1. to attach new hinges to something or to reattach existing hinges

Examples

• The carpenter had to rehinge the old cabinet door after it fell off.
• We decided to rehinge the gate with stronger hardware.
• The antique chest needed to be rehinged before it could be used safely.
• After the storm damage, they had to rehinge several doors in the house.
• The restoration project required them to carefully rehinge all the original shutters.