regroup

[ ree-groop ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to form into a new or restructured group or grouping.

verb (used without object)
  1. to become reorganized in order to make a fresh start: If the plan doesn't work, we'll have to regroup and try something else.

  2. Military. to become organized in a new tactical formation.

Origin of regroup

1
First recorded in 1880–85; re- + group

Other words from regroup

  • re·group·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for regroup

regroup

/ (riːˈɡruːp) /


verb
  1. to reorganize (military forces), esp after an attack or a defeat

  2. (tr) to rearrange into a new grouping or groupings

  1. (intr) to consider using different tactics after a setback in a contest or argument

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