regroup

[ree-groop]

verb (used with object)

1. to form into a new or restructured group or grouping. group.

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.

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

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

Other Word Forms

• regroupment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of regroup¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + group

Example Sentences

Howe has called on his side to use the manner of the defeat as fuel to "regroup and come back stronger" when they face Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Read more on BBC

She let a double break lead slip in the final set against Baptiste but regrouped to serve out for victory.

Read more on BBC

Attempting to regroup, Lindsey and Stevie took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet, with Nicks serving as a hostess at Clementine’s.

Read more on Salon

Yaroslavsky’s alternative proposal calls for the city to regroup in four months on strategies for requesting new proposals for expanding the Convention Center, as well as other strategies to “maximize the site’s positive economic impacts.”

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Bolsonaro eventually returned to Brazil and set about regrouping his allies, aiming not only at the 2026 presidential race but also at other spheres of power.

Read more on BBC